Joe Morello date of birth:
July 17, 1928
How old was Joe Morello when died?
82
Where was Joe Morello born?
Springfield, Massachusetts
When did Joe Morello die?
March 12, 2011
What is Joe Morello's occupation?
Drummer, teacher
What genre is Joe Morello's work?
Jazz, cool jazz, West Coast jazz, third stream
What instruments does Joe Morello play?
Drums
Short Biography
Joseph Albert "Joe" Morello (July 17, 1928 – March 12, 2011) was a jazz drummer best known for his 12½-year stint with The Dave Brubeck Quartet. He was frequently noted for playing in the unusual time signatures employed by that group in such pieces as "Take Five" and "Blue Rondo à la Turk". Popular for its work on college campuses during the 1950s, Brubeck’s group reached new heights with Morello. In June 1959, Morello participated in a recording session with the quartet — completed by the alto saxophonist Paul Desmond and the bassist Eugene Wright — that yielded “Kathy’s Waltz” and “Three to Get Ready, ” both of which intermingled 3/4 and 4/4 time signatures.