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Joe Morello
1928–2011Springfield, MAItalian American descendantHistoric
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Why Included
Dave Brubeck Quartet drummer; Take Five; pioneer of odd-meter drumming
Biography
Grammy Award with Brubeck Quartet; Take Five reached #25 on pop charts (1961)
Notable For
- Dave Brubeck Quartet drummer
- Take Five
- pioneer of odd-meter drumming
Honors & Recognition
- Grammy Award with Brubeck Quartet
- Take Five reached #25 on pop charts (1961)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Joe Morello Italian?
Yes — Joe Morello is of Italian heritage. Dave Brubeck Quartet drummer; Take Five; pioneer of odd-meter drumming
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Music
- Specialty
- Jazz
- Years
- 1928–2011
- Birth Place
- Springfield, MA
- Origin
- Italian American descendant
- Ancestry Verification
- Draft — Pending ReviewNeeds Review
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