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Paul Lavalle
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Paul Lavalle (Joseph Usifer, Beacon, New York, September 6, 1908 - Harrisonburg, Virginia, June 24, 1997) was a conductor, composer, arranger and performer on clarinet and saxophone. Lavalle’s parents were Ralph and Jennie Usifer, both Italian immigrants. Graduating from Beacon High School, he planned to study law at Columbia University. After winning a scholarship there, Lavalle studied music at the Juilliard School and was a student of composition of Joseph Schillinger. He performed in many 1930s bands, including one in Havana, Cuba. In 1933 he became an arranger and clarinetist i… read more
Paul Lavalle (Joseph Usifer, Beacon, New York, September 6, 1908 - Harrisonburg, Virginia, June 24, 1997) was a conductor, composer, arranger and performer on clarinet and saxophone. Lavall… read more
Paul Lavalle (Joseph Usifer, Beacon, New York, September 6, 1908 - Harrisonburg, Virginia, June 24, 1997) was a conductor, composer, arranger and performer on clarinet and saxophone. Lavalle’s parents were Ralph and Jennie Usifer, both… read more