Joe Roland

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Jazz vibraphonist and band leader (* 17 May 1920 in New York City, New York, † 12 October 2009 in Palm Beach County, Florida).
Began as a clarinetist, in 1940 started playing xylophone as well. After the war bought a vibraphone and freelanced in New York. Organized own bop group, which recorded 1949-1950, and played and recorded with Oscar Pettiford in 1951. From 1951 to 1953 member of George Shearing's quintet; then led group with Howard McGhee. Toured and recorded with Artie Shaw And His Gramercy Five 1953-1954.

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I Cover The Waterfront

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Sweet Lorraine

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Easy Living

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Indian Summer

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The Moon Got In My Eyes

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Joe Roland's most-played tracks include I Cover The Waterfront, Sweet Lorraine, Easy Living, Indian Summer, The Moon Got In My Eyes. Listen to these songs and explore more from their catalog on this page.

Jazz vibraphonist and band leader (* 17 May 1920 in New York City, New York, † 12 October 2009 in Palm Beach County, Florida).Began as a clarinetist, in 1940 started playing xylophone as well. After the war bought a vibraphone and freelanced in New Y... Read the full biography on this page.

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