George Masso

Just found this: the 81 year old "Grandfather-of-the-Bride" who sat in with us during our jazz set at Friday's wedding in Newport is George Masso, a trombonist with a substantial resume. He worked with Jimmy Dorsey in the 40's, and after a long teaching career, returned to the scene, touring with the Benny Goodman Sextet and working with Woody Herman, Bobby Hackett, Bobby Rosegarden, and many others. He has a handful of recordings. Sweet man with a very sweet tone. Look him up on the All Music Guide website. I feel honored to have played with this guy, but more than that, I feel lucky that I simply got to hear his great chops.