Vinnie Burke
Vinnie Burke (actually Vincent Bucci, born March 15, 1921 in Newark (New Jersey); † February 1, 2001 in New York City ) was an American jazz bassist.
Life
Vinnie Burke played in the first half of the 1940s at Joe Mooney, Tony Scott and Cy Coleman, later with the Sauter - Finegan Orchestra, Tal Farlow, Marian McPartland, Don Elliott, Vic Dickenson, Gil Melle, Bucky Pizzarelli and Bobby Hackett. In the 1950s, Burke also launched their own formations and recorded a number of albums. Otherwise, he was a sideman for Chris Connor, Joe Puma, Eddie Shu and many other musicians.
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As a leader
- Eddie Costa - Vinnie Burke Trio ( (Jubilee / Fresh Sound, 1956) with Nick Stabulas
- Vinnie Burke All Stars ( Paramount / Fresh Sound, 1956) with Eddie Costa, Joe Puma, Jimmy Campbell, Urbie Green, Al Cohn, Jimmy Raney, Joe Morello
As a sideman
- Tal Farlow: Jazz Masters 43 ( Verve, 1955-58 ), Finest Hour ( Verve, 1952-56 )
- Marian McPartland: On 52nd Street ( Savoy, 1953)
- Gil Melle Gil's Guests ( OJC, 1956)
- Gerry Mulligan Songbook ( Blue Note, 1957) )
- Chuck Wayne: tatsy pudding ( Savoy, 153-54 )