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Everest. Giuseppe " Joe " Venuti (September 16, 1903 [1] [2] [3] – August 14, 1978) was an American jazz musician and pioneer jazz violinist. Considered the father of jazz violin, [4] he pioneered the use of string instruments in jazz along with the guitarist Eddie Lang, a friend since childhood. Through the 1920s and early 1930s, Venuti and ...
Joe Venuti, regarded by some as the Father of Jazz Violin, enjoyed a recording career under his own billing that stretched from 1926 to 1978.Besides momentary lapses in the years after 1935 and one big gap from 1961 to 1967, this activity is practically continuous.
DiscArtist CreditCouplingDateColumbia 2783-DJoe Venuti's Blue FiveIsn't It Heavenly?/Billy Cotton5-8-1933Columbia (UK) CB 637Joe Venuti & his OrchestraHiawatha's Lullaby/My Gypsy Rhapsody5-8-1933Ногинский Завод (Noginskiy Factory) ...Орк. под управлением Ч.ИНДЕЙСКАЯ КОЛЫБЕЛЬНАЯ (Hiawatha's ...5-8-1933Melotone M-12807, Banner 32872, Perfect ...Joe Venuti & His New Yorkers or Joe ...I Want to Ring Bells/Gather Lip Rouge ...9-25-1933Joe Venuti - Violin....Tony Gottuso - Guitar....Jack Zimmerman - Bass....Bobby Donaldson - Drums....Ellis Larkins - Piano.....
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Oct 4, 2002 · Learn about Joe Venuti, the first great jazz violinist who played with Eddie Lang and influenced many others. Explore his technique, compositions, recordings and videos on All About Jazz.
However, in the folklore of early jazz, ‘The Wild Fiddler of Philly” is just about equally well known for his relentless practical jokes. Mention Venuti’s name in a group of musicians and a hundred funny stories pop up. On this edition of Riverwalk Jazz we enter the wild world of Joe Venuti and his musical partner—guitarist Eddie Lang.
Explore Joe Venuti's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Joe Venuti on AllMusic.
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Venuti moved to New York in 1925, where he and Lang were in high demand and played with the leading white jazz musicians of the late ‘20s and early ‘30s (a time of segregation), including Benny Goodman, Bing Crosby, and the Boswell sisters. The two recorded a number of influential violin and guitar duos; these would particularly inspire ...