Joe Porcaro
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Joseph (Joe) Porcaro (from Hartford, currently residing in Los Angeles) is an American jazz drummer, percussionist and educator. His three sons were all musicians in the band Toto: keyboardist Steve Porcaro, bassist Mike Porcaro and late drummer Jeff Porcaro (after Jeff's death and Steve's departure, only Mike remains in the band). Joe guested on Toto's hit album Toto IV. He also has a daughter, Joleen Porcaro Duddy. Along with fellow music educator and drummer, Ralph Humphrey, Joe was one of the founders of the Los Angeles Music Academy (LAMA) located in Pasadena, California.
Joe Porcaro has recorded with Pink Floyd, Stan Getz, Gerry Mulligan, Freddie Hubbard, Don Ellis, Frank Sinatra, Roberto Carlos, Sarah Vaughn, Natalie Cole, The Monkees, Gladys Knight and Madonna. He has also done film score work, including with James Newton Howard, John Williams, Jerry Goldsmith, James Horner, Danny Elfman and son Steve Porcaro.
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