Marty Napoleon

Jazz, Musical Artist

1921 –

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Who is Marty Napoleon?

Marty Napoleon is an American jazz pianist born in Brooklyn, New York, perhaps best known for having replaced Earl Hines in Louis Armstrong's All Stars in 1952. In 1946 he worked with Gene Krupa and went on to work with his uncle Phil Napoleon, a trumpeter, in Phil's Original Memphis Five. In the 1950s he also worked with his brother Teddy Napoleon, a pianist, and from 1966-1971 he was performing with Louis Armstrong again.

Currently resides at The Regency senior center, in Glen Cove, NY

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Born
Jun 2, 1921
Brooklyn
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  • United States of America

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on July 23, 2013

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