About Vido Musso
Lived 1913 – 1982 (aged 68). Vido Musso was an Italian clarinetist, bandleader, jazz musician, saxophonist and musician.
Discography As leader Singles "Jig-a-Jive" // "I've Been a Fool" with Betty Van (Davis & Schwegler, 1938) "Moose on a Loose" // "Vido in a Jam" (Savoy, 1946) with Kai Winding, Gene Roland, Boots Mussulli "Spellbound" // "Lem Me Go" (Savoy, 1946) with the Eddie Safranski All Stars (including Lem Davis) "My Jo-Ann" // "Big Deal" (B-side by Charlie Ventura) (Savoy, 1946) "On the Mercury" with the Raye Sisters // "Vido's Bop" (Trilon, 1947) "Vido in a Mist"// "Gone with Vido" (Trilon, 1947) "Trees" with Ray Wetzel // "The Unfinished Boogie" (Trilon, 1947) "The Day I Left Alsace-Lorraine" with the Honeydreamers // "Checkerboard" (Trilon, 1947) "Santa Lucia" // "Pagliacci" with Stan Kenton and his Orchestra (Capitol, 1950) "Blue Night" // "Vido's Boogie" (RPM, 1953) "Vido's Drive" // "Frosty" (RPM, 1954) "Blues for Two" // "Speak Easy" (RPM, 1957) "Lullaby" // "Roseland Boogie" (Crown, 1953) "Musso's Boogie" // "Sing, Sing, Sing" (Crown, 1954) "Flat Top Boogie" // "Power House Boogie" (Crown, 1954)
Albums Loaded (Savoy MG-12074, 1956) with Kai Winding, Gene Roland, Boots Mussulli, Eddie Safranski, Denzil Best. The Swingin'st (Modern LMP-1207, 1956) with Maynard Ferguson, Milt Bernhart. Re-released in US in 1957 on Crown Records (CLP-5007). Released in UK in 1961 on Eros Records (ERL-50030). Teenage Dance Party (Crown Records CLP-5029, 1957) (with Doug McClure on front sleeve). Released on Eros Records in UK in 1961, with different front sleeve. Thanks for the Thrill (Sounds of Yesteryear, 2015).
As sideman With Wardell Gray Way Out Wardell (Modern, 1956)
With Stan Kenton Artistry in Rhythm (Capitol, 1950) Encores (Capitol, 1950) Stan Kenton's Milestones (Capitol, 1950) Stan Kenton Classics (Capitol, 1952) The Kenton Era (Capitol, 1955) Kenton in Hi-Fi (Capitol, 1956)
With Jess Stacy Tribute to Benny Goodman (Atlantic, 1954)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Vido Musso?
Italian musician (1913–1982)
When was Vido Musso born?
Vido Musso was born on 17 January 1913 in Sicily.
When did Vido Musso die?
Vido Musso died on 9 January 1982 in Rancho Mirage.
What was Vido Musso's occupation?
Vido Musso was a clarinetist, bandleader, jazz musician, saxophonist and musician.
What nationality was Vido Musso?
Vido Musso was Italian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Vido Musso. https://biography.guide/vido-musso/
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