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Joseph Albert Morello (July 17, 1928 [1] – March 12, 2011) [2] was an American jazz drummer best known for serving as the drummer for pianist Dave Brubeck, as part of the Dave Brubeck Quartet, from 1957 to 1972, including during the quartet's "classic lineup" from 1958 to 1968, which also included alto saxophonist Paul Desmond and bassist Eugene...
But the drummer faced his final hurdle on Saturday, March 12, 2011, when he died of heart failure at his home in northern New Jersey, leaving behind legions of fans and followers whose lives were forever changed by this iconic drumming legend.
Mar 13, 2011 · Joe Morello, a jazz drummer whose elegant, economical playing in the Dave Brubeck Quartet sounded natural and effortless even in unusual time signatures, died on Saturday at his home in...
Mar 12, 2011 · Drummer Joe Morello, the longtime drummer with the Dave Brubeck Quartet, has died. Raised in Springfield, Mass. with impaired vision from birth, Morello eventually found his way to New York...
Dec 6, 2022 · A towering presence in the history of modern drumming, his delicate, ever-tasteful approach inspired countless next-generation players including Jack DeJohnette (b. 1942), Tony Williams (b. 1945), Peter Erskine (b. 1954) and Terri Lyne Carrington (b. 1965).
Mar 16, 2011 · Its drummer, Joe Morello, toured the world with the band for more than 12 years and became a happy combination of scintillating showman and accomplished technician.
Nov 30, 2023 · Joe Morello, a jazz drummer whose elegant, economical playing in the Dave Brubeck Quartet sounded natural and effortless even in unusual time signatures, died on Saturday at his home in Irvington, N.J.
Mar 14, 2011 · Joe Morello, the jazz drummer best known for his work with the influential Dave Brubeck Quartet on such classic recordings as “Take Five,” has died. He was 82. Morello died Saturday at Trinitas...
Joseph Albert Morello (July 17, 1928 – March 12, 2011) was an American jazz drummer best known for serving as the drummer for pianist Dave Brubeck, as part of the Dave Brubeck Quartet, from 1957 to 1972, including during the quartet's "classic lineup" from 1958 to 1968, which also included alto saxophonist Paul Desmond and bassist Eugene Wright.
Joe Morello’s influential drumming style was showcased on the landmark Dave Brubeck recording of “Take Five.” Ever since, he has inspired generations of performers.
