Thanks For The Thrill

Vido William Musso was born 17th January 1913. He was an Italian-born jazz tenor saxophonist, clarinetist and band leader born in Carini, Italy, best known for his many contributions to the big bands of Benny Goodman, Gene Krupa, Tommy Dorsey, Harry James, Stan Kenton and Woody Herman. His family moved to the United States in 1920. He began on clarinet before switching to temor sax. He is most associated with Stan Kenton who he first worked with in 1930. He reached his peak with Kenton from 1945 to 1947. Perhaps his most notable work with the Kenton orchestra was his Come Back to Sorrento. Collectors with an interest in Stan Kentons music will be interested to hear him in his formative years.