Sammy Lowe (May 14, 1918 – February 17, 1993) was a distinguished American trumpeter, arranger, and conductor from Birmingham, Alabama. Initially aspiring to be a professional baseball player, Lowe found his true calling in music. He became one of Birmingham's most prolific arrangers, serving as the chief arranger and composer for the Erskine Hawkins Orchestra for nearly 22 years. His work with the orchestra produced hits like "Bearmash Blues," "Nona," "No Soap," "Midnight Stroll," "Bicycle Bounce," and "Raid the Joint." In 1946, his arrangement of "I've Got a Right to Cry" for vocalist Laura Washington achieved national success.

Lowe's career spanned both jazz and R&B, particularly flourishing in the 1950s and 1960s. He collaborated with prominent bandleaders and artists, including Cab Calloway, Lucky Millinder, Sammy Davis, Jr., Sy Oliver, and Don Redman. His rock-and-roll era saw him arrange for The Platters, Al Hirt, Sam Cooke, The Isley Brothers, The Tokens, and James Brown, among others. Notably, he arranged James Brown's 1966 hit "It's A Man's, Man's, Man's World" and The Tokens' "The Lion Sleeps Tonight."

In addition to his work with Erskine Hawkins, Lowe arranged for a variety of artists such as Nina Simone, Benny Goodman, Connie Francis, and Della Reese. His contributions to music were recognized when he became one of the charter members of the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame in 1978. Sammy Lowe's legacy is marked by his versatility and influence across multiple music genres, leaving a lasting impact on the jazz and R&B scenes.