Don Sebesky (1937–2023) was a distinguished American composer, arranger, conductor, and jazz trombonist whose versatile artistry spanned jazz, symphonic, and pop genres. Educated at the Manhattan School of Music, he began his career performing with luminaries like Kai Winding and Stan Kenton before transitioning to a prolific role in arranging and conducting. Sebesky's innovative arrangements graced albums by Wes Montgomery, George Benson, and Freddie Hubbard, notably contributing to Montgomery's 1965 album "Bumpin'." His own 1973 release, "Giant Box," reached #16 on the U.S. Billboard Jazz Albums chart. Collaborating with esteemed orchestras such as the London Symphony and the New York Philharmonic, Sebesky also made significant contributions to Broadway, earning a Tony Award for Best Orchestrations for the 2000 revival of "Kiss Me, Kate." Throughout his illustrious career, he garnered 31 Grammy nominations, winning three in the late 1990s for his exceptional arrangements and compositions. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Sebesky?utm_source=openai))