About Danny Polo
Lived 1901 – 1949 (aged 47). Danny Polo was an American clarinetist, saxophonist and jazz musician.
Life Polo was born in Toluca, Illinois, His father was also a clarinetist, and Danny learned to play from a young age, working in marching bands from age eight. In his youth he and Claude Thornhill had a duo. In the 1920s Polo played with Elmer Schoebel (1923),
In 1938 Polo returned to Britain to play with Ambrose His death was caused by hemorrhages that resulted from a peptic ulcer. He was 47. His gravestone gives his correct name as Pollo.
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Who was Danny Polo?
American musician (1901-1949)
When was Danny Polo born?
Danny Polo was born on 22 December 1901 in Clinton.
When did Danny Polo die?
Danny Polo died on 11 July 1949 in Chicago.
What was Danny Polo's occupation?
Danny Polo was a clarinetist, saxophonist and jazz musician.
What nationality was Danny Polo?
Danny Polo was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Danny Polo. https://biography.guide/danny-polo/
MLA: "Danny Polo." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/danny-polo/.
Chicago: "Danny Polo." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/danny-polo/.
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