Walt Levinsky

Walt Levinsky
Born(1929-04-18)April 18, 1929
Paterson, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedDecember 14, 1999(1999-12-14) (aged 70)
Sarasota, Florida, U.S.
GenresJazz
OccupationMusician
InstrumentClarinet
Years active1940sā€“1990s
Formerly ofLes Elgart, Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, Benny Goodman Orchestra, The Tonight Show Band, Artie Shaw and His Orchestra

Walt Levinsky (April 18, 1929 ā€“ December 14, 1999) was an American big band and orchestral player, composer, arranger, and bandleader. While many of his big band assignments were as lead alto sax player, his favorite instrument was the clarinet.