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Jack Costanzo

Jack Costanzo

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  • Born: Sep. 24, 1922 in Chicago, IL
  • Years Active: 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 2000s

Biography

A premier percussionist and one of the few to emphasize bongos over congas. Costanzo taught himself both bongos and congas, and made three visits to Havana in the '40s to learn Afro-Cuban rhythms. He toured and performed with Stan Kenton in 1947 and 1948, then worked with Nat King Cole from 1949 to 1953. Costanzo continued to periodically play with both Cole and Kenton through the '50s, working with Kenton until 1957 while also heading his own. This group recorded in 19554 and 1957, later touring London in 1961. Costanzo also worked in the '50s with Peggy Lee, Prez Prado, Harry James, Charlie Barnet and Pete Rugolo.
— Ron Wynn , All Music Guide

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