Marty Marsala Musical artist

Marty Marsala (2 April 1909 – 27 April 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.

Personal facts

Marty Marsala
Birth dateApril 02, 1909
Date of deathApril 27, 1975
Hometown
Chicago
United States

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Musical artist

associated musical artist
Sidney Bechet
Earl Hines
BackgroundNon vocal instrumentalist
genre
Jazz
Dixieland
Swing music
instrument
Trumpet

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