- Born
- 17 January 1922
Arnold - Died
- 11 October 1996
Pittsburgh - Country
- United States
- Active
- 1955–
- Record labels
- Top Rank
- Discography
- 8 albums
Biography
Johnny Costa was a jazz musician who played piano, accordion, synthesizer and celesta. Johnny Costa was born on 17 January 1922 in Arnold and died on 11 October 1996 in Pittsburgh. Record labels: Top Rank. The discography here lists 8 albums, from “In My Own Quiet Way” (1959) to “Dream: Johnny Costa Plays Johnny Mercer” (1996).
Johnny Costa (born John Costanza; January 18, 1922 – October 11, 1996) was an American jazz pianist. Given the title "The White Art Tatum" by fellow jazz pianist Art Tatum, Costa is best known for his work as musical director of the children's television series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Historic 78 rpm records
- "LOVESICK" RAY THOMPSON · Les Robinson and his Orchestra · John Erby · Johnny… · 1947 archive.org ↗
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Johnny Costa play?
Johnny Costa is known for playing piano, accordion, synthesizer and celesta.
When and where was Johnny Costa born?
Johnny Costa was born 17 January 1922 in Arnold.
What are Johnny Costa's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include In My Own Quiet Way (1959), Plays Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Jazz (1986), Neighborhood (1989), Classic Costa (1991) and Flying Fingers (1992).
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