Lee Castaldo

Background

Castaldo, Lee was born on February 28, 1915 in New York City. Son of Louis and Margherita (Giugliano) Castaldo.

Career

Trumpeter Joe Haymes Orchestra, New York City, 1935-1936, Artie Shaw Orchestra, New York City, 1936-1938, Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, 1938-1940, Glenn Miller Orchestra, 1940-1941, Jacl Teagarden Orchestra, 1941-1942, Benny Goodman Orchestra, 1942-1944, various jazz orchestras, 1944-1954. Trumpeter, assistant conductor Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, 1954-1956. Leader, trumpeter Fabulous Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, 1956-1957, owner, leader, trumpeter, since 1957.

Achievements

• Lee Castaldo has been listed as a noteworthy jazz orchestra leader by Marquis Who's Who.

Interests

• Golf, swimming.

Connections

Married Virginia Vlahovich.

Father:

Louis Castaldo

Mother:

Margherita (Giugliano) Castaldo

Spouse:

Virginia Vlahovich.