Joseph Salemi
Trombone, Musical Artist
1902 – 2003
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Who was Joseph Salemi?
Joseph "Pete" Salemi was an American jazz trombonist.
Salemi was born in Corleone in Sicily on September 15, 1902. Salemi was the youngest of three sons and a daughter. He came to the United States in 1914 with his father. As a trombonist, Salemi played with Frank Sinatra and Judy Garland, but is best known for his recording work with the Gene Kardos Orchestra from 1931. He also played with various other big bands.
Salemi played at the inaugurations of both Presidents Harry Truman and Dwight Eisenhower.
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- Born
- Sep 15, 1902
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Died
- Jan 17, 2003
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on July 23, 2013
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