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Sam Noto
Born	(1930-04-17) April 17, 1930 Buffalo, New York, U.S.
Genres	Jazz
Occupation	Musician
Instrument	Trumpet

Sam Noto (born April 17, 1930) is an American jazz trumpeter born in Buffalo, New York, perhaps best known for his work with Stan Kenton during the 1950s.

Select discography

• 1975 Entrance! (Xanadu)
• 1975 Act One (Xanadu)
• 1977 Notes to You (Xanadu)
• 1978 Noto-Riety (Xanadu)
• 1987 2-4-5 (Unisson)
• 1999 Now Hear This (Supermono)

With Count Basie

• Pop Goes the Basie (Reprise, 1965)
• The Happiest Millionaire (Coliseum, 1967)
• Half a Sixpence (Dot, 1967)

With Al Cohn and Dexter Gordon

• Silver Blue (1976; Xanadu)
• True Blue (1976; Xanadu)

With Stan Kenton

• Kenton Showcase (Capitol, 1954)
• Contemporary Concepts (Capitol, 1955)
• Kenton in Hi-Fi (Capitol, 1956)
• Cuban Fire! (Capitol, 1956)
• Rendezvous with Kenton (Capitol, 1957)
• Back to Balboa (Capitol, 1958)

With Rob McConnell

• The Jazz Album (1976; Sea Breeze)
• Live in Digital (1980; Sea Breeze)
• Night Flight (1993; Sea Breeze)

With Frank Rosolino

• Frank Rosolino - Kenton Presents Jazz (Capitol; 1954, 1956 LP)

With Red Rodney

• Superbop (Muse, 1974)

With Kenny Drew

• For Sure! (1978; Xanadu)