George Masso
An excellent trombonist who recorded for Arbors, George Masso had a long if somewhat underrated career. Other than some early gigs (including a 1948 association with Jimmy Dorsey), Masso made his living from teaching up until 1973. However, he always played trombone on the side and, soon after becoming a full-time musician, he toured with the Benny Goodman Sextet (1973). Masso worked with Bobby Hackett, Bobby Rosengarden, and the World's Greatest Jazz Band (the latter starting in 1975) and recorded with Scott Hamilton, Warren Vache, and Woody Herman. He led sessions for Famous Door, World Jazz, and Dreamstreet between 1978 and 1983, frequently sharing the front line with tenor saxophonist Al Klink and trumpeter Glenn Zottola. Masso recorded for Sackville and Arbors and became a reliable fixture at jazz parties and classic jazz festivals. He died on October 22, 2019 at age 92.
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Discography
12 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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That Old Gang Of Mine
Jazz - Released by Arbors Records on 21 Oct 1997
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With a Southern Accent
The Legendary Lawson-Haggart Jazz Band
Jazz - Released by Jazzology on 18 Nov 2016
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Shakin' the Blues Away
Contemporary Jazz - Released by Zephyr Records on 29 Dec 2016
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Still Burning! (Extended Version)
Jazz - Released by Nagel heyer records on 1 Jan 1990
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The Wonderful World of George Gershwin (Live)
Jazz - Released by Nagel heyer records on 26 Sep 1992
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Miracles - George Gershwin Remembered
George Masso, Danny Moss, Kenny Davern
Jazz - Released by nagel heyer records on 10 Feb 2021
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One, Two, Three - The First Three Concerts (Jazz Live at the Musikhalle)
George Masso, Randy Sandke, Ed Polcer
Jazz - Released by Nagel heyer records on 1 Jan 1994
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Just Friends
Jazz - Released by Nagel heyer records on 8 Jan 2002
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Trombone Artistry (Live)
Jazz - Released by Nagel heyer records on 27 Aug 1994
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C'est Magnifique (Live)
Jazz - Released by Nagel heyer records on 13 May 2000
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo