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Sumner Lester died in University Park, Florida on April 28, 2018, at the age of 93. Born on November 15, 1924 in Melville, New York, he was better known as Sonny Lester, and was a Grammy Award-winning music producer. He first got his break playing the trumpet in a big band jazz ensemble. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army, earning the Purple Heart. He founded Sold State Records in 1966, and …
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Born

November 15th, 1924
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Passed away

April 28th, 2018
University Park, FL

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Sumner "Sonny" Lester