Violinist Joe Venuti

Violinist Joe Venuti – Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame

(1902-1978)

Like many early jazz greats, violinist Joe Venuti was classically trained, but his brilliant timing and ability to perform electrifying violin solos set him apart from the crowd. On top of being naturally gifted, he devised a technique that allowed him to play four-note chords.

Joe Venuti’s impressive musical abilities placed him in high demand in New York City, where he often worked with childhood friend and guitar virtuoso, Eddie Lang. Together they astounded musicians and fans by blazing the trail for how jazz was to be played on their respective instruments. Joe Venuti performed brilliantly for more than fifty years and remained active until his death in 1978.

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The Classic Columbia and Okeh Joe Venuti and Eddie Lang Sessions

Joe Venuti
If you’re going to make a mistake, make it loud so everybody else sounds wrong.

Music by Joe Venuti

Joe Venuti – Violin Jazz Joe Venuti – Original Recordings 1926-1931

Joe in Chicago (1978) Joe Venuti The Fabulous Joe Venuti: 15 Jazz Classics

Jazz Legends Joe Venuti and Earl Fatha Hines Hot Sonatas (1975 Session)Violinist Joe Venuti and Swing Pianist Dave McKenna Alone at the Palace

Jazz Legends Joe Venuti & Eddie Lang

Eddie Lang & Joe Venuti – The New York Sessions: 1926-1935 Remastered The Joe Venuti & Eddie Lang Collection 1926-1933 – The Jazz Legends Series

Autumn Leaves

Tony Romano and Joe Venuti

Song by Yves Montand and Irène Joachim (1945)

In 2000 Joe Venuti was inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame.

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