Al Caiola, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Al Caiola

United States Marine and jazz musician

Date of Birth: 07-Sep-1920

Place of Birth: Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

Date of Death: 09-Nov-2016

Profession: jazz guitarist, jazz musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Alexander Emil Caiola (September 7, 1920 – November 9, 2016) was an American guitarist, composer and arranger, who spanned a variety of music genres including jazz, country, rock, and pop.
He recorded over fifty albums and worked with some of the biggest names in music during the 20th century, including Elvis Presley, Ray Conniff, Ferrante & Teicher, Frank Sinatra, Percy Faith, Buddy Holly, Mitch Miller, and Tony Bennett.
During World War II Caiola played with the United States Marine Corps 5th Marine Division Band that also included Bob Crosby.
Caiola served in the Battle of Iwo Jima as a stretcher bearer.