Mike Pingitore

(1888 - 1952) Member of Paul Whiteman's Orchestra.^[1]He was the elder brother of Eugene Pingitore also a notable banjo player who moved to Australia.^{[citation needed]} Paul Whiteman discovered him playing tenor banjo and he became part of the rhythm section for Paul Whiteman's band.^{[citation needed]}

Recognition

Pingitore was inducted into the Four-String Banjo Hall of Fame in 2005 for his efforts and contributions as a performer.^{[citation needed]}

See also

• Banjo Hall of Fame Members

References

1. ^ Berrett, Joshua (2004). Louis Armstrong & Paul Whiteman: two kings of jaz. Yale University Press. p. 17. ISBN 0300103840. http://books.google.com/books?id=sXdsTTQqUjkC&pg=PA17&dq=%22Mike+Pingitore%22+banjo+Whiteman%27s&hl=en&ei=zeAyTs2BCPKx0AHi84D-Cw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CC0Q6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=%22Mike%20Pingitore%22%20banjo%20Whiteman%27s&f=false.