Pete Candoli

Biography

Walter Joseph "Pete" Candoli was an American jazz trumpeter born on June 28, 1923. A sought-after musician, he played with prominent big bands of Woody Herman and Stan Kenton during the 1940s and 1950s. His distinctive ability to play in the upper register earned him the nickname "Superman," which was also reflected in his occasional stage appearances. He worked extensively as a studio musician, contributing to film and television soundtracks.