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Joseph Gustaf "Sharkey" Bonano (April 9, 1904 – March 27, 1972), also known as Sharkey Banana or Sharkey Bananas, was an American jazz trumpeter, band leader, and vocalist. His musical abilities were sometimes overlooked because of his love of being an entertainer; he would often sing silly lyrics in a high raspy voice and break ...
Sharkey Bonano, a native of New Orleans, played in local bands such as Freddie Newman and Chink Martin during the early ’20s. He later moved to New York, where he unsuccessfully auditioned with the Wolverines.
Oct 5, 2009 · High Society - Sharkey Bonano & His Sharks Of Rhythm. A 1936 N.Y Recording of this superb band - Sharkey tpt, Santo Pecora tbn, ( king of the tailgaters) Irving Fazola clt, ( he plays the...
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American jazz trumpeter, singer and bandleader. Born : April 09, 1904 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Died : March 27, 1972 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Sites: adp.library.ucsb.edu. In Groups: Brownlee's Orchestra of New Orleans, Jack Delaney And His New Orleans Jazz Babies, Sharkey And His Kings Of Dixieland, Sharkey Bonano And His Sharks Of Rhythm, ...
Joseph “Sharkey” Bonano. 1902 – 1972. Jazz. Born in New Orleans as Joseph Gustave Bonano, Sicilian-American trumpeter and vocalist Sharkey Bonano (1902-1972) grew up at Quarella’s, his brother-in-law’s dance pavilion in Milneburg, a resort on Lake Pontchartrain.
Explore Sharkey Bonano's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Sharkey Bonano on AllMusic.
Apr 9, 2024 · Who was Sharkey Bonano? Joseph "Sharkey" Bonano, also known as Sharkey Banana or Sharkey Bananas, was a jazz trumpeter, band leader, and vocalist. Sharkey was known for playing searing hot and technically virtuoso trumpet with a beautiful tone.
