Jackie Jocko

Jackie Jocko (born Jackie Giaccio; 21 January 1929 – 8 August 2019) was a musician, singer, and songwriter from Buffalo, New York. His albums included: “Lover, Come Back to Me”, “Jackie Jocko – Mr. Excitement – From Coast to Coast” (1961), and “Like Wow!” (1962). He was inducted into the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame in 1997.

Early life and career Born in the Buffalo, New York North Fillmore neighborhood, he began playing piano by ear at two years old. He also spent some time in 1952 as the headliner for New York's famous Birdland night club.

Later career Jocko and Peters returned home to Buffalo, New York in 1972 and played at the Cloister on Delaware Avenue, the Everglades on Hertel Avenue, and St. George's Table in the Westbrook Hotel.