Born in Chicago in 1913, Al Gallodoro began playing the clarinet at age 7 and picked up the saxophone soon thereafter. He began his musical career at age 12 in a dance band called "Romeo and His Juliets". This led to touring (at age 13) with the George Evans Band.
In 1927, Al moved to New Orleans, where he worked as First AltoSax/Clarinet in the Orpheum Theater house orchestra, where he performed with the likes of Bob Hope, Milton Berle, Edgar Bergen and the Ritz Brothers.
1933 brought him to New York where he worked with Isham Jones, Rudy Vallee and ultimatley Paul Whiteman. He performed in several films with Whiteman's group. While in New York, he also performed in the NBC Symphnoy Orchestra under Arturo Toscanini, Leopold Stokowski and Dr. Frank Black. He was also one of New York's leading freelance players.
In 1947, he resumed his working relationship with Paul Whiteman at WJZ (later WABC) Radio, a tenure that lasted until 1967, when the ABC Radio Orchestra disbanded. During these years, more than 20 arrangements were written for him by such composers as Ralph Herman, Ferde Grofe and Carmen Coppola. As always, Al was in constant demand as a top-flight freelancer on recordings, commercials and casuals.
Al has served on the music faculties of several colleges and has made many appearances at the New Orleans Jazz Festival, the Holland Breda Jazz Festival and on tour in Europe and the U.S.
At age 85, he remains an active and vital player.
Product Description
In celebration of his 85th birthday, Golden Rooster Records presents legendary saxophonist Alfred Gallodoro performing a wide range of jazz, popular and classical selections from the 1940s, 50s and 60s, with various ensembles. His combination of technique and poetry is unmatched in this first volume of a series of disks of historic performances from the Gallodoro archives. His technical mastery of the saxophone and clarinet, timeless musicianship and emotional honesty mark him as one of the greats. This collection shows Gallodoro at his best.
The Many Sides of Alfred Gallodoro, Volume I,Alfred Gallodoro
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The Many Sides of Alfred Gallodoro, Volume I
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ASIN: B00000I6J1 Release Date: 1999-01-01 |
Tracks:
- Concerto for Doubles - Movement I - Ralph Hermann
- Concerto for Doubles - Movement II - Ralph Hermann
- Concerto for Doubles - Movement III - Ralph Hermann
- Oodles of Noodles - Jimmy Dorsey
- Fantasie Impromptu - Chopin (arr. Gallodoro)
- Caprice en forme de valse - Paul Bonneau
- Quintet for clarinet & strings, op. 115 - Mvmnt I - Brahms
- Quintet for clarinet & strings, op. 115 - Mvmnt II - Brahms
- Quintet for clarinet & strings, op. 115 - Mvmnt III - Brahms
- Quintet for clarinet & strings, op. 115 - Mvmnt IV - Brahms
- Stardust - Carmichael/Parrish
- Caprice for Alto Sax & Concert Band - William Reddie
- Harlem Nocturne - Earle Hagen
Album Description
In celebration of his 85th birthday, Golden Rooster Records presents legendary saxophonist Alfred Gallodoro performing a wide range of jazz, popular and classical selections from the 1940s, 50s and 60s, with various ensembles. His combination of technique and poetry is unmatched in this first volume of a series of disks of historic performances from the Gallodoro archives. His technical mastery of the saxophone and clarinet, timeless musicianship and emotional honesty mark him as one of the greats. This collection shows Gallodoro at his best.Customer Reviews:
He's a legend.......2003-02-14
A MUST HAVE.......1999-08-30
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