Don Sebesky was born on December 10, 1937 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, USA. He was a composer and producer, known for Julie & Julia (2009), Allegra's Window (1994) and The Wanderers (1979). He was married to Janina Serden and Janet. He died on April 29, 2023 in Maplewood, New Jersey, USA.
Won Broadway's 2000 Tony Award for Best Orchestrations for "Kiss Me,
Kate." He was also previously twice nominated: in 1997 with
collaborator Harold Wheeler for "The Life," and in 1999 for "Parade."
Studied trombone at the Manhattan School of Music.
Has also written classical works and a book, The Contemporary Arranger (Port Washington, NY, 1975).
In 1960, he gave up the trombone to concentrate upon arranging and conducting.
Jazz composer, arranger, conductor, and trombonist.