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| caption = Sturr in 2009
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| birth_name = James William Sturr Jr.
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1941|9|25|mf=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Warwick, New York]], United States
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| birth_place = [[Warwick, New York]], United States
| instrument = [[Trumpet]], [[clarinet]], [[saxophone]]
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| genre = {{flatlist|*[[Polka]]
*[[folk music|folk]]
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| instrument = [[Trumpet]], [[clarinet]], [[saxophone]]
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| occupation = Instrumentalist, bandleader
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| label = [[Rounder Records|Rounder]], [[Vanguard Records|Vanguard]], [[Starr Records|Starr]]
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'''James W. Sturr Jr.''' is an American [[polka]] musician, [[trumpeter]], [[clarinetist]], [[saxophone|saxophonist]] and leader of '''Jimmy Sturr & His Orchestra'''. His recordings have won 18 out of the 24 [[Grammy Award]]s given for [[Grammy Award for Best Polka Album|Best Polka Album]]. Sturr's orchestra is on the Top Ten List of the All-Time Grammy Awards, and has acquired more Grammy nominations than anyone in the history of musical polka awards.<ref name="nyt060205">{{cite news |first=Ben |last=Sisario |newspaper=[[The New York Times]] |title=The Polka King Rolls Out the Barrel for the 19th Time |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2006/02/05/arts/music/05sisario.html?pagewanted=all |date=February 5, 2006 |access-date=October 18, 2010}}</ref>
'''James W. Sturr Jr.''' (born September 25, 1941), commonly known as '''Jimmy Sturr''', is an American [[polka]] musician, [[trumpeter]], [[clarinetist]], [[saxophone|saxophonist]] and leader of '''Jimmy Sturr & His Orchestra'''. Media outlets have often dubbed him the "King of Polka," with his recordings having won 18 out of the 24 [[Grammy Award]]s given for [[Grammy Award for Best Polka Album|Best Polka Album]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2022-05-06 |title=All About: The Jimmy Sturr Show |url=https://www.rfdtv.com/all-about-the-jimmy-sturr-show |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=RFD-TV |language=en}}</ref> Sturr's orchestra is on the Top Ten List of the All-Time Grammy Awards, and has acquired more Grammy nominations than anyone in the history of musical polka awards.<ref name="nyt060205">{{cite news |first=Ben |last=Sisario |newspaper=[[The New York Times]] |title=The Polka King Rolls Out the Barrel for the 19th Time |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2006/02/05/arts/music/05sisario.html?pagewanted=all |date=February 5, 2006 |access-date=October 18, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Jimmy Sturr {{!}} Artist {{!}} GRAMMY.com |url=https://www.grammy.com/artists/jimmy-sturr/15438 |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=Grammy.com}}</ref>


==Touring history==
==Career==
Sturr and his orchestra have performed at [[Carnegie Hall]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.carnegiehall.org/PerformanceHistorySearch/#!search=jimmy%20sturr|title = Performance History Search|website=Carnegiehall.org}}</ref> [[Lincoln Center]] in New York City, Yankee Stadium <ref>{{Cite web|title=The pitcher who could polka|url=https://ampoleagle.com/the-pitcher-who-could-polka-p15033-191.htm|access-date=2021-01-08|website=Ampoleagle.com}}</ref> and the [[Palace of Culture]] in [[Warsaw]], Poland.<ref>http://fultonhistory.com/highlighter/viewer/?file=http%3A%2F%2Ffultonhistory.com%2FNewpapers%2520Disk2%2FAuburn%2520NY%2520Citizen%2520Advertiser%2FAuburn%2520NY%2520Citizen%2520Advertiser%25201985.pdf%2FNewspaper%2520Auburn%2520NY%2520Citizen%2520Advertiser%25201985%2520-%25204564.PDF&highlightsFile=http%3A%2F%2Ffultonhistory.com%2Fhighlighter%2Fhits%2F7d820ff77de8cd87885f5f4af0c858a5#page=1</ref> When touring, the band rides in Jimmy's 45-foot customized tour bus, previously owned by [[Billy Ray Cyrus]].<ref name="nyt060205"/>
Sturr and his orchestra have performed at [[Carnegie Hall]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.carnegiehall.org/PerformanceHistorySearch/#!search=jimmy%20sturr|title = Performance History Search|website=Carnegiehall.org}}</ref> [[Lincoln Center]] in New York City, Yankee Stadium <ref>{{Cite web|title=The pitcher who could polka|url=https://ampoleagle.com/the-pitcher-who-could-polka-p15033-191.htm|access-date=2021-01-08|website=Ampoleagle.com}}</ref> and the [[Palace of Culture]] in [[Warsaw]], Poland.<ref>[http://fultonhistory.com/highlighter/viewer/?file=http%3A%2F%2Ffultonhistory.com%2FNewpapers%2520Disk2%2FAuburn%2520NY%2520Citizen%2520Advertiser%2FAuburn%2520NY%2520Citizen%2520Advertiser%25201985.pdf%2FNewspaper%2520Auburn%2520NY%2520Citizen%2520Advertiser%25201985%2520-%25204564.PDF&highlightsFile=http%3A%2F%2Ffultonhistory.com%2Fhighlighter%2Fhits%2F7d820ff77de8cd87885f5f4af0c858a5#page=1] {{dead link|date=October 2022}}</ref> When touring, the band rides in Jimmy's 45-foot customized tour bus, previously owned by [[Billy Ray Cyrus]].<ref name="nyt060205"/> The band has crossed genres and collaborated with numerous prominent musicians such as [[Willie Nelson]], [[Brenda Lee]], [[Arlo Guthrie]], [[Boots Randolph]], [[The Oak Ridge Boys]], [[Mel Tillis]], and [[Charlie Daniels]].


A significant highlight for Jimmy Sturr & His Orchestra was when they were invited to appear on the [[Grand Ole Opry]], the only polka group (and the only group with brass instruments) to do so.<ref name=":0" />
==Radio show==

Sturr hosts a syndicated radio show on stations including [[WTBQ]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://wtbq.com/|title=WTBQ AM 1110 FM 93.5 &#124; Radio Worth Listening To &#124; Talk, Music & Sports|website=Wtbq.com|access-date=31 October 2022}}</ref> in his hometown of [[Florida, Orange County, New York|Florida, New York]], the station he once owned. He also has a weekly radio show on the Rural Radio channel on SirusXM.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.siriusxm.com/servlet/Satellite?c=SXM_Channel_C&childpagename=SXM/SXM_Channel_C/ChannelProgramList&cid=1376495633207&pagename=SXM/Wrapper|title=Weekly Schedule - Rural Radio|work=SiriusXM|access-date=2017-04-08|language=en}}</ref>
Sturr hosts a syndicated radio show on stations including [[WTBQ]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=WTBQ AM 1110 FM 93.5 &#124; Radio Worth Listening To &#124; Talk, Music & Sports |url=https://wtbq.com/ |access-date=31 October 2022 |website=Wtbq.com}}</ref> in his hometown of [[Florida, Orange County, New York|Florida, New York]], the station he once owned. He also has a weekly radio show on the Rural Radio channel on SirusXM.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.siriusxm.com/servlet/Satellite?c=SXM_Channel_C&childpagename=SXM%2FSXM_Channel_C%2FChannelProgramList&cid=1376495633207&pagename=SXM%2FWrapper|title=Weekly Schedule - Rural Radio|work=SiriusXM|access-date=2017-04-08|language=en|archive-date=2017-04-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170409110853/http://www.siriusxm.com/servlet/Satellite?c=SXM_Channel_C&childpagename=SXM%2FSXM_Channel_C%2FChannelProgramList&cid=1376495633207&pagename=SXM%2FWrapper|url-status=dead}}</ref> In addition to radio shows, he also owns and operates United Polka Artists, Starr Record Company, Jimmy Sturr Travel Agency, and a publishing company.<ref name=":0" />


==Discography==
==Discography==
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==Band members==
==Band members==
'''Main band members'''
'''Band Members'''


*Jimmy Sturr - Leader, Vocals, Clarinet, Saxophone, Drums, and Trumpet
*Jimmy Sturr - Leader, Vocals, Clarinet, Saxophone, Drums, and Trumpet
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*Johnny Karas - Tenor Saxophone and Vocals
*Rick Henly - Trumpet
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*Nick DeVito - Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, and Piccolo
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*Jim Perry - Clarinet and Alto Saxophone
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*Frank Urbanovitch - Fiddle & Vocals
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*Al Piatkowski - Accordion
*Bill Ash - Trumpet
*Bill Ash - Trumpet
*Kenny Harbus - Trumpet & Vocals
*Rick Henly - Trumpet
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*Jim Perry - Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, and Tenor Saxophone
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*Nick DeVito - Clarinet & Alto Saxophone
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*Johnny Karas - Tenor Saxophone & Vocals
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*Ron Oswanski - Piano & Accordion
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*Frank Urbanovitch - Violin & Vocals
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*Rich Pavasaris - Bass Guitar
*Rich Berends - Drums
*Rich Berends - Drums
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*Rich Pavasaris - Bass Guitar

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*Ron Oswanski - Piano & Accordion
'''Other band members/reoccurring members'''
*Tom Conklin - Bus Driver and Sound Manager

*Tom Conklin - Bus Driver
*Mike Magdon - Sound Manager
*Jim Dixon - Bus Driver
*Gus Kosior - Manager & Bus Driver
*Gus Kosior - Manager & Bus Driver
*Barbara James - Assistant Manager
*Barbara James - Assistant Manager
*Joe - Social Media
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*Al Piatkowski - Accordion

'''Reoccurring members'''

*Nick Koryluk - Accordion
*Nick Koryluk - Accordion
*Joe Mariany - Clarinet and Saxophone
*Joe Mariany - Clarinet and Saxophone
*Ray Barno - Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, and Baritone Saxophone
*Ray Barno - Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, and Baritone Saxophone
*Chris Caffery - Guitar
*Chris Caffery - Guitar
*Jim Uzwack- Sound engineer


'''Past members'''
'''Past members'''
*William “Bill” Hulle - Bass<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.recordonline.com/article/20140617/NEWS0301/306179986 | title=Times Herald-Record Obituaries in Middletown, NY &#124; Times Herald-Record|website=Recordonline.com}}</ref>
*William “Bill” Hulle - Bass<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.recordonline.com/article/20140617/NEWS0301/306179986 | title=Times Herald-Record Obituaries in Middletown, NY &#124; Times Herald-Record | website=Recordonline.com }}{{Dead link|date=February 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
*Hank Golis - Trumpet
*Hank Golis - Trumpet
*Kevin Krauth - Trumpet & Vocals
*Kevin Krauth - Trumpet & Vocals
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*Eric Parks - Trumpet
*Eric Parks - Trumpet
*Paul Ketterer - Trumpet
*Paul Ketterer - Trumpet
*Kenny Harbus - Trumpet & Vocals
*Dana Sylvander - Trombone
*Dana Sylvander - Trombone
*Dennis Coyman - Drums
*Dennis Coyman - Drums
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*John Doolan - Equipment Manager
*John Doolan - Equipment Manager
*Bryan Doolan - Roadie
*Bryan Doolan - Roadie
*Thomas 'Tom' Karas - Accordion/keyboard (1983-1989)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ipapolkas.com/blog/otw-portfolio/thomas-karas-deceased-category-inducted-2004/|title = Thomas Karas – Deceased Category – Inducted 2004|website=Ipapolkas.com}}</ref>
*Thomas 'Tom' Karas - Accordion/keyboard (1983-1989)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ipapolkas.com/blog/otw-portfolio/thomas-karas-deceased-category-inducted-2004/|title=Thomas Karas – Deceased Category – Inducted 2004|website=Ipapolkas.com|access-date=2019-04-09|archive-date=2018-09-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180902000842/http://www.ipapolkas.com/blog/otw-portfolio/thomas-karas-deceased-category-inducted-2004/|url-status=dead}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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*[http://www.jimmysturr.com Official website]
*[http://www.jimmysturr.com Official website]
*[http://www.letspolka.com/2006/11/interview-with-jimmy-sturr Interview with Jimmy Sturr]
*[http://www.letspolka.com/2006/11/interview-with-jimmy-sturr Interview with Jimmy Sturr]
*{{worldcat id|id=lccn-no96-33106}}


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Latest revision as of 20:39, 10 November 2024

Jimmy Sturr
Sturr in 2009
Background information
Birth nameJames William Sturr Jr.
Born (1941-09-25) September 25, 1941 (age 83)
Warwick, New York, United States
Genres
Occupation(s)Instrumentalist, bandleader
Instrument(s)Trumpet, clarinet, saxophone
LabelsRounder, Vanguard, Starr
Websitewww.jimmysturr.com

James W. Sturr Jr. (born September 25, 1941), commonly known as Jimmy Sturr, is an American polka musician, trumpeter, clarinetist, saxophonist and leader of Jimmy Sturr & His Orchestra. Media outlets have often dubbed him the "King of Polka," with his recordings having won 18 out of the 24 Grammy Awards given for Best Polka Album.[1] Sturr's orchestra is on the Top Ten List of the All-Time Grammy Awards, and has acquired more Grammy nominations than anyone in the history of musical polka awards.[2][3]

Career

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Sturr and his orchestra have performed at Carnegie Hall,[4] Lincoln Center in New York City, Yankee Stadium [5] and the Palace of Culture in Warsaw, Poland.[6] When touring, the band rides in Jimmy's 45-foot customized tour bus, previously owned by Billy Ray Cyrus.[2] The band has crossed genres and collaborated with numerous prominent musicians such as Willie Nelson, Brenda Lee, Arlo Guthrie, Boots Randolph, The Oak Ridge Boys, Mel Tillis, and Charlie Daniels.

A significant highlight for Jimmy Sturr & His Orchestra was when they were invited to appear on the Grand Ole Opry, the only polka group (and the only group with brass instruments) to do so.[1]

Sturr hosts a syndicated radio show on stations including WTBQ[7] in his hometown of Florida, New York, the station he once owned. He also has a weekly radio show on the Rural Radio channel on SirusXM.[8] In addition to radio shows, he also owns and operates United Polka Artists, Starr Record Company, Jimmy Sturr Travel Agency, and a publishing company.[1]

Discography

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Band members

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Band Members

  • Jimmy Sturr - Leader, Vocals, Clarinet, Saxophone, Drums, and Trumpet
  • Johnny Karas - Tenor Saxophone and Vocals
  • Nick DeVito - Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, and Piccolo
  • Jim Perry - Clarinet and Alto Saxophone
  • Frank Urbanovitch - Fiddle & Vocals
  • Al Piatkowski - Accordion
  • Bill Ash - Trumpet
  • Rick Henly - Trumpet
  • Rich Berends - Drums
  • Rich Pavasaris - Bass Guitar
  • Ron Oswanski - Piano & Accordion
  • Tom Conklin - Bus Driver and Sound Manager
  • Mike Magdon - Sound Manager
  • Gus Kosior - Manager & Bus Driver
  • Barbara James - Assistant Manager
  • Joe - Social Media

Reoccurring members

  • Nick Koryluk - Accordion
  • Joe Mariany - Clarinet and Saxophone
  • Ray Barno - Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, and Baritone Saxophone
  • Chris Caffery - Guitar

Past members

  • William “Bill” Hulle - Bass[9]
  • Hank Golis - Trumpet
  • Kevin Krauth - Trumpet & Vocals
  • Al Noble - Trumpet
  • Ben Poole - Trumpet
  • Eric Parks - Trumpet
  • Paul Ketterer - Trumpet
  • Kenny Harbus - Trumpet & Vocals
  • Dana Sylvander - Trombone
  • Dennis Coyman - Drums
  • Bill Langan - Bass Guitar
  • Mike Ralff - Bass Guitar
  • Dave Kowalski - Guitar
  • Eddie Burton - Guitar
  • Lou Pallo - Guitar
  • Kevin Chase - Guitar
  • Walt Cunningham - Strings & Banjo
  • Ed Goldberg - Piano & Bass
  • Jeff Hoffman - Piano
  • Jeff Miller - Piano
  • Keith Slattery - Piano
  • Lenny Filipowski - Piano
  • Dennis Polisky - Clarinet & Alto Saxophone
  • Greg Dolecki - Clarinet & Alto Saxophone
  • Joe Magnuszewski - Clarinet & Alto Saxophone
  • Peter Kargul - Violin
  • Ryan Joseph - Violin
  • Steve Wnuk - Violin
  • Gene Bartkiewicz - Accordion
  • Wally Czerniawski - Accordion
  • Darlene Morrow - Violin
  • Mark Zaki - Violin
  • Steve Swiader - Accordion
  • Gennarose - Vocals
  • Lance Wing - Vocals
  • Lindsey Webster - Vocals
  • John Doolan - Equipment Manager
  • Bryan Doolan - Roadie
  • Thomas 'Tom' Karas - Accordion/keyboard (1983-1989)[10]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "All About: The Jimmy Sturr Show". RFD-TV. 2022-05-06. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  2. ^ a b Sisario, Ben (February 5, 2006). "The Polka King Rolls Out the Barrel for the 19th Time". The New York Times. Retrieved October 18, 2010.
  3. ^ "Jimmy Sturr | Artist | GRAMMY.com". Grammy.com. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  4. ^ "Performance History Search". Carnegiehall.org.
  5. ^ "The pitcher who could polka". Ampoleagle.com. Retrieved 2021-01-08.
  6. ^ [1] [dead link‍]
  7. ^ "WTBQ AM 1110 FM 93.5 | Radio Worth Listening To | Talk, Music & Sports". Wtbq.com. Retrieved 31 October 2022.
  8. ^ "Weekly Schedule - Rural Radio". SiriusXM. Archived from the original on 2017-04-09. Retrieved 2017-04-08.
  9. ^ "Times Herald-Record Obituaries in Middletown, NY | Times Herald-Record". Recordonline.com.[permanent dead link‍]
  10. ^ "Thomas Karas – Deceased Category – Inducted 2004". Ipapolkas.com. Archived from the original on 2018-09-02. Retrieved 2019-04-09.
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