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    Johnny Guarnieri
    Johnny Guarnieri

    American jazz and stride pianist. Born: March 23, 1917 in New York City, New York. Died: January 07, 1985 in Livingston, New Jersey. He played in High School bands, then after graduation with George hall orchestra and Mike Riley. Between 1939 - 1942 he alternated between Artie Shaw and Benny Goodman. Later he played ihe Jimmy Dorsey and Raymond Scott as well as leading his own bands. He claims to be a direct descendant of the old Italian family of Guarnerius, who perfected the violin.

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