Joe Lovano

Quick Facts

Full Name	Joe Lovano
Occupation	Saxophonist
Date Of Birth	Dec 29, 1952(1952-12-29)
Age	72
Birthplace	Cleveland
Country	United States
Birth City	Ohio
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Joe Lovano Biography

Joe Lovano is one of the most popular and richest Saxophonist who was born on December 29, 1952 in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Grammy Award-winning multi-instrumentalist endorsed by Down Beat Magazine who learned under Gary Burton and Grammy Award-winning multi-instrumentalist endorsed by Down Beat Magazine who learned under Gary Burton and Herb Pomeroy..

One of Lovano’s first influences was One of Lovano’s early influences was Dizzy Gillespie…

Lovano was born in Cleveland, Ohio, United States, to Sicilian-American parents; his father was the tenor saxophonist Tony (“Big T”) Lovano. His father’s family came from Alcara Li Fusi in Sicily, and his mother’s family came from Cesarò, also in Sicily. In Cleveland, Lovano’s father exposed him to jazz throughout his early life, teaching him the standards, as well as how to lead a gig, pace a set, and be versatile enough to find work. Lovano started on alto saxophone at age six and switched to tenor saxophone five years later. John Coltrane, Dizzy Gillespie, and Sonny Stitt were among his earlier influences. After graduating from Euclid High School in 1971, he went to Berklee College of Music, where he studied under Herb Pomeroy and Gary Burton. Lovano received an honorary doctor of music degree from the college in 1998.

In the mid 1980s Lovano began working in a quartet with John Scofield and in a trio with Bill Frisell and Paul Motian. In 1993, he played on the album Anything Went by guitarist Bill DeArango, a native of Cleveland. In the late 1990s, he formed the Saxophone Summit with Dave Liebman and Michael Brecker (later replaced by Ravi Coltrane). Streams of Expression (2006) was a tribute to both cool jazz and free jazz. Lovano and pianist Hank Jones released an album together in June 2007, entitled Kids. He played the tenor saxophone on the 2007 McCoy Tyner album Quartet.

He married Judi Silvano, a jazz singer.

Joe Lovano Net Worth

Joe Lovano is one of the richest Saxophonist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Joe Lovano 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He went to Berklee College of Music and relocated in New York City to perform with Mel Lewis’ Big Band.

The album he recorded with Quartets Live from the Village Vanguard earned him the title Jazz Album of the Year from Down Beat Magazine.

Joseph Salvatore Lovano (born December 29, 1952) is an American jazz saxophonist, alto clarinetist, flautist, and drummer. He has earned a Grammy Award and several mentions on Down Beat magazine’s critics’ and readers’ polls. He is married to jazz singer Judi Silvano with whom he records and performs. Lovano was a longtime member of a trio led by drummer Paul Motian.

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Who is Joe Lovano Dating?

According to our records, Joe Lovano married to Judi Silvano. As of December 1, 2023, Joe Lovano’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Joe Ranked on the list of most popular Saxophonist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Joe Lovano celebrates birthday on December 29 of every year.

Top Facts about Joe Lovano

1. Joe Lovano is an American jazz saxophonist, flautist, and clarinetist.
2. He has won multiple Grammy Awards for his work in jazz.
3. Lovano has released over 25 albums as a bandleader.
4. He has collaborated with many notable musicians including Paul Motian and John Scofield.
5. Lovano was born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1952.
6. He began playing the alto saxophone at age six.
7. Lovano studied at Berklee College of Music in Boston.
8. His father was also a professional saxophonist and music educator.
9. Lovano has been praised for his improvisational skills and unique sound.
10. He has performed at major jazz festivals around the world.

Where does joe Lovano teach?

Since joining the Berklee faculty, the Blue Note artist has several albums as a leader and appeared on dozens of other recordings. He is also a faculty member in the Berklee Global Jazz Institute.

What saxophone does joe Lovano play?

I’ve been playing Borgani Saxophones since 1999. They are a very small company with a lot of passion and love for their instruments.

How old is Joe Lovano?

69 years (December 29, 1952)

What mouthpiece did Coltrane use?

What is this? In his quest for his desired sound, Coltrane apparently had many mouthpieces worked on and altered by Frank Wells, a Chicago-based technician. John Coltrane initially played a Selmer Super Balanced Action tenor, before switching to a Selmer Mark VI , with which he recorded his masterpiece, A Love Supreme.

Why is the Selmer Mark VI the best?

Although the Selmer designs had been improving, from the release of the revolutionary Balanced Action model in 1936 through to the Super Action horn, the Selmer Mark VI brought the best combination yet of key work, tone, and intonation.