Conte Candoli

Trumpet player and jazz musician

Conte Candoli - Trumpet player and jazz musician
Born

July 12th, 1927
97 years ago

Died

2001
24 years ago — 74 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A trumpet player and jazz musician from the United States, made significant contributions to the music scene. Emerged in the 1940s and performed with various big bands and orchestras. Worked closely with the Stan Kenton Orchestra and recorded numerous albums as a bandleader. Involved in the West Coast jazz movement, which combined improvisation with smooth harmonies. Contributed to the recordings of several well-known jazz artists and ensembles throughout a prolific career spanning several decades.

Performed with the Stan Kenton Orchestra

Led several jazz ensembles

Recorded numerous albums

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