Trumpet - flute player, occasional trombone player - arranger - composer - producer
He studied with the renowned brass teacher Dr. Donald S. Reinhardt in Philadelphia. Joe began working as a studio musician while attending The Combs Conservatory Of Music in Philadelphia. In 1969 he was hired by the popular recording group The Checkmates LTD. to be their musical director. In 1974 he moved to California and began his career as a studio musician, arranger, composer and producer. Joe has recorded with some of the topnames in the Jazz and popular music world including Ray Charles, The Beach Boys, Christina Aguilera, The Crusaders and Tom Waits. He has composed a lot for TV and movies.