Marty Marsala | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Marty Marsala |
| Born | April 2, 1909 |
| Origin | Chicago, Illinois |
| Died | April 27, 1975 (aged 66) |
| Genres | Jazz Swing Dixieland |
| Occupation | Trumpeter |
| Instrument | Trumpet |
Marty Marsala (2 April 1909 – 27 April 1975) was an American jazz trumpeter born in Chicago, perhaps best known for working from 1926-1946 with his brother Joe Marsala in a big band in New York City and Chicago. He had also toured with various artists, such as Chico Marx and Miff Mole, to name a few. During the 1940s Marsala was a celebrated West Coast jazz trumpeter, commuting back and forth from Chicago to San Francisco frequently. In various club settings Marsala shared stages with Earl Hines and Sidney Bechet.