- Born
- 2 April 1909
Chicago - Died
- 27 April 1975
Chicago - Country
- United States
Biography
Marty Marsala was a jazz musician who played trumpet. Marty Marsala was born on 2 April 1909 in Chicago and died on 27 April 1975 in Chicago. The music is usually filed under jazz.
Martin Samuel Marsala (April 2, 1908 – April 27, 1975) was an American jazz trumpeter born in Chicago, perhaps best known for working from 1926-1946 with his brother Joe Marsala in a big band in New York City and Chicago. He had also toured with various artists, such as Chico Marx and Miff Mole, to name a few. During the 1940s Marsala was a celebrated West Coast jazz trumpeter, commuting back and forth from Chicago to San Francisco frequently. In various club settings Marsala shared stages with Earl Hines and Sidney Bechet.
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Historic 78 rpm records
- Slightly Dizzy Joe Marsala Septet · Adele Girard · Joe Marsala · Marty Marsala ·… · 1945 archive.org ↗
- SONG OF THE WANDERER CHICAGO RHYTHM KINGS · Marty Marsala · Rod Cless · Art Hodes · Earl… · 1948 archive.org ↗
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Marty Marsala play?
Marty Marsala is known for playing trumpet.
When and where was Marty Marsala born?
Marty Marsala was born 2 April 1909 in Chicago.
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