Al Gallodoro

Al Gallodoro
Born
Alfred J. Gallodoro

(1913-06-20)June 20, 1913
OriginChicago, Illinois, United States
DiedOctober 4, 2008(2008-10-04) (aged 95)
Oneonta, New York, United States
GenresJazz
OccupationMusician
Instrumentsalto saxophone, clarinet, bass clarinet
Years active1920's–2008
LabelsGolden Rooster, Basta, Chmusic Productions
Formerly ofthe Paul Whiteman orchestra
NBC Symphony Orchestra
Websitehttp://www.algallodoro.com/

Alfred J. Gallodoro, (June 20, 1913 – October 4, 2008) was an American jazz clarinetist and saxophonist, who performed from the 1920s up until his death. He is notable for having played lead alto sax with the Paul Whiteman Orchestra and bass clarinet for 12 years with the NBC Symphony Orchestra under Arturo Toscanini. Bandleader Jimmy Dorsey praised him as "the best sax player who ever lived."

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