Joe Morello Death
Joe passed away on March 12, 2011 at the age of 82.
When did Joe Morello die?
March 12, 2011How old was Joe Morello when died?
82
Joe Morello Birthday and Date of Death
Joe Morello was born on July 17, 1928 and died on March 12, 2011. Joe was 82 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: July 17, 1928
Date of Death: March 12, 2011
Age at Death: 82
Joe Morello - 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.
