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Johnny Costa

Born: Jan 18, 1922 in Arnold, PA

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Died: Oct 11, 1996 in Pittsburgh, PA

Styles: Swing

Biography: Johnny Costa made a number of fine recordings over his long musical career, but he will probably be better remembered for his musical contributions to television. After initially studying accordion in childhood, he took up the piano, studying with a teacher who had also taught Oscar Levant. Costa discovered ...Read full biography

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In My Own Quiet Way

Released: 1959

Label: Dot

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A Portrait Of George Gershwin

Released: 1993

Label: IODA

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Johnny Costa, who has spent many years playing for the Mister Rogers children's television series, is a brilliant pianist whose main influences are Art Tatum and Teddy Wilson. For this tribute to the music ...Read full review

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