Al Gallodoro
American jazz clarinetist and saxophonist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Alfred J. Gallodoro, (June 20, 1913 ā October 4, 2008) was an American jazz clarinetist and saxophonist, who performed from the 1920s up until his death. He is notable for having played lead alto sax with the Paul Whiteman Orchestra and bass clarinet for 12 years with the NBC Symphony Orchestra under Arturo Toscanini. Bandleader Jimmy Dorsey praised him as "the best sax player who ever lived."[1]
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Birth name | Alfred J. Gallodoro |
Born | (1913-06-20)June 20, 1913 |
Origin | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
Died | October 4, 2008(2008-10-04) (aged 95) Oneonta, New York, United States |
Genres | Jazz |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | alto saxophone, clarinet, bass clarinet |
Years active | 1920'sā2008 |
Labels | Golden Rooster, Basta, Chmusic Productions |
Website | http://www.algallodoro.com/ |
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