Author: Bill G
Date: 2008-01-18 21:17
Today I've had occasion to refresh my memories of Joe Marsala's playing. For all those clarinetists aspiring to attempt jazz but feeling intimidated by the pyrotecnics of Buddy DeFranco, Eddie Daniels, Ron Odrich, Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, et al, I suggest listening to Marsala's mellow and melodic renditions. He reminds me of Bobby Hackett on cornet. Marsala's wife was unusual, too, in being able to make a harp swing. Bill Gamble
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