Joe Farrell

Joseph Carl Firrantello (December 16, 1937 – January 10, 1986), known as Joe Farrell, was an American jazz multi-instrumentalist who primarily performed as a saxophonist and flutist. He is best known for a series of albums under his own name on the CTI record label and for playing in the initial incarnation of Chick Corea's Return to Forever.

Joe Farrell
Joe Farrell performing at Lush Life in New York City, 1985
Background information
Birth nameJoseph Carl Firrantello
Born(1937-12-16)December 16, 1937
OriginChicago Heights, Illinois, U.S.
DiedJanuary 10, 1986(1986-01-10) (aged 48)
Duarte, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • composer
  • bandleader
Instrument(s)
Years active1962–1986
LabelsCTI
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