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Joe Corsello

About Me

Joe attended Berklee College Of Music studying with Drummer Alan Dawson. After Berklee Joe remained in Boston playing with a Quartet led by Saxophonist Sam Rivers. Joe entered the U.S. Army and played with the 1st US Army band in Staten Island N.Y. Fellow members included trumpeter's Lew Soloff, Don Hahn, pianists Mike Garson, Tom Salsbury and Drummer Dan D'Imperial. Upon completion of the service Joe remained in the New York Area playing with various Jazz musicians including, Zoot Simms, John Bunch, Gene Bertoncini, Barry Miles, Jack Wilkins, Don Elliott, Sal Salvadore, Marian McPartland, Benny Goodman, Joe Venuti, Red Norvo, Milt Hinton, Peggy Lee and Tony Bennett.

Joe has recorded with Marian McPartland, Jack McDuff, Benny Goodman, Barry Miles, Mark Morganelli and the Jazz Forum Arts group, Houston Person, Gene Bertoncini, Lynn Dimenna, Sal Salvadore, and New York Mary for Arista records.

Joe has formed a trio with guitarist Richie Hart and bassist Rick Petrone and released “TIMELESS” on the Hoenberger label in 2002. The group has been featured at various jazz festivals and jazz clubs throughout the Country. The group has recorded another CD which is set to be released in 2004 which includes pianist Pete Levin and Saxophonist Gerry Niewood.

Joe is a clinician for the Avedis Zildjian Cymbal Company and keeps a busy travel schedule conducting clinics/concerts promoting Zildjian products.