Jack Costanzo

Jack Costanzo
Born: Sep 24, 1922 in Chicago, IL
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Styles: Latin Jazz, Latin Folk, Lounge
Biography: A premier percussionist and one of the few to emphasize bongos over congas. Costanzo taught himself both bongos and congas, and made three visits to Havana in the '40s to learn Afro-Cuban rhythms. He toured and performed with Stan Kenton in 1947 and 1948, then worked with Nat King Cole from 1949 to 1953. ...Read full biography
Versatile Mr. Bongo Plays Jazz, Afro and Latin
Released: 2005
Label: Fresh Sounds
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Jack Costanzo was a true pioneer in playing jazz on Latin instruments. In his long career he was always best known for his bongo playing, although he also performed on conga frequently. He gained fame ...Read full review
Scorching the Skins
Released: 2002
Label: Cubop
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Jack Costanzo originally became famous for playing bongos with Stan Kenton's Orchestra and the Nat King Cole Trio. He kept very busy in the 1950s and then had a lower profile for a few decades, making ...Read full review
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