Pete Jolly, born Peter A. Ceragioli Jr., was an American jazz pianist and accordionist born on June 5, 1932 in New Haven, Connecticut. He began playing the accordion at age three and appeared on radio programs by seven. In 1952, he moved to Los Angeles, collaborating with prominent West Coast jazz musician Shorty Rogers. Jolly's composition "Little Bird" earned him a Grammy nomination in 1963. He formed the Pete Jolly Trio in 1964. He also released several albums including Too Much, Baby! (1965) and Give a Damn (1969). Jolly additionally worked extensively on television programs and movie soundtracks. He passed away on November 6, 2004, at the age of 72 in Pasadena, California.
| The Cool Side of the City, Vol. 24 - Refined Jazz Grooves |
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Too Much, Baby!
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| Greatest Jazz Masters |
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Seasons
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| The Duo |
| Live in LA: The Red Chimney & Sherry's Bar Recordings |
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Pete Jolly-Jan Lundgren Quartet. Collaboration
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The Sensational Pete Jolly Gasses Everybody
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| When Lights Are Low |
| Duo, Trio, Quartet |
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Jolly Jumps In
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| Essential Jazz Masters (1955-1956) |
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Feeling Swing - Brazil Jazz
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| Kid's Fun Birthday Party Songs |
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World Tour - Brazilian Flavour
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