Pete Candoli, Trumpet - In Loving Memory

The trumpet world lost another hero recently. Pete Candoli passed away January 11, 2008.

From latimes.com:

"Candoli, whose brother Conte was also an acclaimed trumpeter, died Friday of prostate cancer at his home in Studio City, according to Sheryl Deauville, his life partner of 22 years.

From a childhood in Mishawaka, Ind., Candoli forged a six-decade career and was featured in bands led by Tommy Dorsey, Woody Herman, Stan Kenton, Tex Beneke and Les Brown.

While with Herman's First Herd during World War II, Candoli became known for his high-register work and even wore a Superman costume while performing the specialty number 'Superman With a Horn'." (click here to read more)

He was just as comfortable in the upper register playing high notes as he was playing soulful jazz improvisations and above all, an amazing person.

We are fortunate to have many years worth of recordings to cherish for many generations. One of his most recent albums, The Brothers Album, featuring Pete and his brother Conte Condoli can be found at his web site - www.condoli.com.

He will truly be missed.