George Masso


George Masso was an American jazz trombonist, bandleader, vibraphonist, and composer specializing in swing and Dixieland. Masso is notable for his work from 1948 to 1950 as a member of the Jimmy Dorsey band.
Masso was born in Cranston, Rhode Island, United States. Masso began learning to play the trumpet, but expanded his diversity by becoming competent on other instruments. He was further inspired by hearing Lou McGarity playing trombone on Benny Goodman's recording of "Yours". Masso secured a two-year spell in the late 1940s in Jimmy Dorsey's band, before finding the life of a professional jazz musician financially difficult, and Masso quit performing. He became a music teacher.
He returned to music in 1973 and performed with Bobby Hackett and Goodman. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, he recorded with Barbara Lea, Bob Haggart, and Yank Lawson.

Discography

As leader

Choice N.Y.C. Bone A Swinging Case of Masso-Ism Dialogue at Condon's with Al Klink Pieces of Eight No Frills, Just Music Just for a Thrill Play Arlen with Spike Robinson Let's Be Buddies with Dan Barrett That Old Gang of Mine Just Friends with Ken Peplowski

As sideman

With World's Greatest Jazz Band of Yank Lawson & Bob HaggartPlays Cole Porter Plays Duke Ellington Plays George Gershwin On Tour Vol 1 and 2
With others