Joseph is a native of New York and perhaps this country's most consistent and creative "Lower Brass Specialist".Daley, Joseph (Peter): Tuba, Euphonium, Valve Trombone, Composer, Educator, born in Harlem, New York on August 6, 1949, attended Music and Art High School (NYC) 64-67, Manhattan School of Music 67-73 attaining a Bachelor’s degree in performance and a Master’s degree in Music Education. He is a recently retired music educator completing 30 years of service. Among others he has played with Sam Rivers, Carla Bley, Taj Mahal, Charlie Haden, Gil Evans, Lionel Hampton, Howard Johnson, Dave Douglas, and Muhal Richard Abrams. He appears on well over a dozen recordings.