Don Joseph, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American musician
Date of Birth: 13-Apr-1923
Place of Birth: Staten Island, New York, United States
Date of Death: 12-Mar-1994
Profession: jazz musician
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Aries 
About Don Joseph
- Donald Frederick Joseph (April 13, 1923 – March 12, 1994) was an American jazz musician.
- He played trumpet and cornet. Joseph raised in Staten Island and had an own quintet in the 1940s, where alto saxophonist Manny Albam had his first professional gig; At the end of the decade Joseph worked with big band leaders Buddy Rich, Alvino Rey, and Lucky Millinder.
- He kept a low profile in New York City in the 1950s, sitting in at clubs where he and Tony Fruscella sometimes jammed together.
- In 1950 he played in the rehearsal band of Gene Roland with Charlie Parker (It's A Wonderful World); in 1953 he was involved in sessions with pianist Bill Triglia and bassist Red Mitchell im Robert Reisner's jazz club Open Door.
- He recorded seldom, notably with guitarist Chuck Wayne and with Gerry Mulligan's big band.
- In 1954 he recorded with drummer Art Mardigan (The Jazz School), 1955 with Tony Fruscella.
- In 1961 he recorded under the direction of Dave Schildkraut, with vocalist Jackie Paris at one take (Jackie's Blues).In poor health, he retired to Staten Island and private teaching.
- Joseph made a small splash with the Uptown Records album One of a Kind (1984), which was widely and favorably reviewed.
- Al Cohn, Bill Triglia, Joey Baron, and Red Mitchell were the sidemen.
- Joseph played in his career also with Bill Crow and Turk Van Lake.
- In the 70s and 80s he lived in Staten Island, where he played in local venues and taught.
- He also included a long stint as band director and full-time music appreciation teacher at Farrell Catholic High School.
- He had a keen interest in literature, especially William Shakespeare; and he recited long passages from memory in a deep Orson Wellesian voice with the conviction of a seasoned Shakespearian actor.
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