A superior guitarist for a half-century, Joe Puma has had a steady if low profile career, uplifting many sessions without getting famous himself. Puma came from a musical family (several relatives played guitar) and his first major job was with vibraphonist Joe Roland (1949-50). In the 1950's Puma appeared on many record sessions including with Roland, Louie Bellson, Artie Shaw's Gramercy Five ...more








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