- Born
- 2 June 1921
Brooklyn - Died
- 27 April 2015
Glen Cove - Country
- United States
- Active
- 2012–
Biography
Marty Napoleon was a jazz musician who played piano. Marty Napoleon was born on 2 June 1921 in Brooklyn and died on 27 April 2015 in Glen Cove. The music is usually filed under jazz.
Marty Napoleon (June 2, 1921 – April 27, 2015) was an American jazz pianist. He replaced Earl Hines in Louis Armstrong's All Stars band in 1952. In 1946 he worked with Gene Krupa and went on to work with his uncle Phil Napoleon, a trumpeter, in Phil's Original Memphis Five. In the 1950s he also worked with his brother Teddy Napoleon, a pianist, and from 1966 to 1971 he performed with Armstrong again. One highlight of his work with Armstrong was a swing version of "Sunrise, Sunset", from the musical Fiddler on the Roof. Napoleon was born Matthew Napoli in Brooklyn to Sicilian immigrants; he later legally changed his name.
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Also plays on
Albums where Marty Napoleon is credited as a sideman
Historic 78 rpm records
- AFTER YOU'VE GONE CHARLIE VENTURA'S BIG FOUR · Charlie Ventura · Buddy Rich · Chubby… archive.org ↗
- OLD MAN RIVER CHARLIE VENTURA'S BIG FOUR · Charlie Ventura · Buddy Rich · Chubby… archive.org ↗
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Marty Napoleon play?
Marty Napoleon is known for playing piano.
When and where was Marty Napoleon born?
Marty Napoleon was born 2 June 1921 in Brooklyn.
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