Joe Morello

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Birth Name: Joseph Albert Morello

Born: 17 July 1928 Died: 12 March 2011

Country of origin: United States

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Let there be drum(mer)s (30 items)
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Joe Morello Drum Solo 1964

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Joe Morello - 1961 Drum Solo

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Description: Joseph Albert "Joe" Morello (July 17, 1928 – March 12, 2011) was a jazz drummer best known for his 12½-year stint with The Dave Brubeck Quartet. He was frequently noted for playing in the unusual time signatures employed by that group in such pieces as "Take Five" and "Blue Rondo à la Turk". Popular for its work on college campuses during the 1950s, Brubeck’s group reached new heights with Morello. In June 1959, Morello participated in a recording session with the quartet — completed by the alto saxophonist Paul Desmond and the bassist Eugene Wright — that yielded “Kathy’s Waltz” and ... (more)