Joe Farrell
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Saxophonists · 1937–1986

Joe Farrell

American jazz saxophonist and flutist (1937–1986)

Born
16 December 1937
Chicago Heights
Died
10 January 1986
Los Angeles
Country
United States
Active
1962–
Record labels
CTI Records, Warner Records
Discography
4 albums

Biography

Joe Farrell was a jazz musician who played saxophone and flute. Joe Farrell was born on 16 December 1937 in Chicago Heights and died on 10 January 1986 in Los Angeles. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: CTI Records and Warner Records. The discography here lists 4 albums, from “Darn That Dream” (1983) to “West Coast” (1998).

Joseph Carl Firrantello (December 16, 1937 – January 10, 1986), known as Joe Farrell, was an American jazz multi-instrumentalist who primarily performed as a saxophonist and flutist. He is best known for a series of albums under his own name on the CTI record label and for playing in the initial incarnation of Chick Corea's Return to Forever as well as the last.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Darn That Dream 1983
Vim 'n' Vigor 1984
The Sound of Jazz 1988
West Coast 1998

Also plays on

Albums where Joe Farrell is credited as a sideman

1969 Fat Albert Rotunda — Herbie Hancock saxophone
1969 Soul & Salvation — Dizzy Gillespie woodwind

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Joe Farrell play?

Joe Farrell is known for playing saxophone and flute.

When and where was Joe Farrell born?

Joe Farrell was born 16 December 1937 in Chicago Heights.

What are Joe Farrell's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Darn That Dream (1983), Vim 'n' Vigor (1984), The Sound of Jazz (1988) and West Coast (1998).

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