Age, Biography and Wiki

Joe Marsala (Joseph Francis Marsala) was born on 4 January, 1907 in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., is an Italian-American jazz clarinetist and songwriter. Discover Joe Marsala's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 71 years old?

Popular As Joseph Francis Marsala
Occupation Musician
Age 71 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 4 January 1907
Birthday 4 January
Birthplace Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Date of death 1978
Died Place Santa Barbara, California, U.S.
Nationality United States

We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 4 January. He is a member of famous artist with the age 71 years old group.

Joe Marsala Height, Weight & Measurements

At 71 years old, Joe Marsala height not available right now. We will update Joe Marsala's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.

Physical Status
Height Not Available
Weight Not Available
Body Measurements Not Available
Eye Color Not Available
Hair Color Not Available

Who Is Joe Marsala's Wife?

His wife is Adele Girard (m. 1937)

Family
Parents Not Available
Wife Adele Girard (m. 1937)
Sibling Not Available
Children Not Available

Joe Marsala Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Joe Marsala worth at the age of 71 years old? Joe Marsala’s income source is mostly from being a successful artist. He is from United States. We have estimated Joe Marsala's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
House Not Available
Cars Not Available
Source of Income artist

Joe Marsala Social Network

Instagram
Linkedin
Twitter
Facebook
Wikipedia
Imdb

Timeline

1907

Joseph Francis Marsala (January 4, 1907 – March 4, 1978) was an Italian-American jazz clarinetist and songwriter.

His younger brother was trumpeter Marty Marsala and he was married to jazz harpist Adele Girard.

He was born in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

1920

In the 1920s, Marsala played guitar in clubs in his hometown of Chicago with Ben Pollack and Wingy Manone.

1930

After moving to New York City, he recorded and performed with Manone in the 1930s.

As a leader, he worked with drummers Buddy Rich, Shelly Manne, and Dave Tough; guitarist Eddie Condon, pianist Joe Bushkin, trumpeter Max Kaminsky, his brother Marty Marsala, and his wife, jazz harpist Adele Girard.

1948

In 1948, he left professional performing and entered music publishing.

1949

By 1949, he was writing traditional pop songs, including "Don't Cry, Joe (Let Her Go, Let Her Go, Let Her Go)", which was recorded by Frank Sinatra.

The song led friends to the unfounded fear his marriage was over when in fact it was written for GIs who had returned home from World War II to find that their girlfriends had married someone else.

1951

He wrote "And So to Sleep Again" with Sunny Skylar and it was recorded by Patti Page in 1951.

Marsala taught clarinet to Bobby Gordon, the son of Jack Gordon, who worked for RCA Records.

Marsala became Gordon's mentor and produced his records for Decca, including "Warm and Sentimental" and "Young Man's Fancy".

1978

Marsala died of cancer in Santa Barbara, California on March 4, 1978, aged 71.

2007

Arbors Records released Bobby Gordon Plays Joe Marsala, Lower Register in 2007 and The Bobby Gordon Quartet Featuring Adele Girard Marsala, Don't Let It End, which featured Adele's last session for Arbors in 1992.

According to his wife, Marsala suffered from an allergy to nickel and had a rash on his hands from the nickel-plated keys on the clarinet.

He was also bothered by colitis and was unable to drink alcohol for a time.

Although his younger brother Marty was drafted, Marsala was an unacceptable candidate because of cartilage and ligament tears in his knee.

He and his wife entertained stateside for the USO during the war years.