Marty Napoleon facts for kids
Marty Napoleon (born June 2, 1921 – died April 27, 2015) was an American jazz pianist. He was famous for playing the piano in jazz music.
Early Life and Music
Marty Napoleon was born in Brooklyn, New York City. His parents were immigrants from Sicily, a large island in Italy. He grew up to become a talented musician.
Joining the All Stars
Marty Napoleon became very well known in 1952. This was when he took the place of Earl Hines in Louis Armstrong's All Stars band. Louis Armstrong's All Stars was a very famous jazz group.
Other Musical Work
Marty Napoleon also played music with many other great jazz artists. He worked with musicians like Gene Krupa, Phil Napoleon, and Teddy Napoleon. He also played with Charlie Ventura, Kai Winding, and Rex Stewart.
Later Years
Marty Napoleon passed away on April 27, 2015. He was 93 years old. He died in Glen Cove, which is on Long Island in New York.
