name

Joe Venuti, Violin

dates

b. September 16, 1903; d. August 14, 1978

birth place

Philadelphia, PA

description

Partnership with guitarist Eddie Lang led him to several other traditional ensembles.  His long career found him welcomed by a wide array of artists from Earl Hines to Zoot Sims.

hot disc

Alone at the Palace

more info

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Venuti