Carmen Mastren (born Carmine Nicholas Mastrandrea, October 6, 1913 – March 31, 1981) was an American jazz guitarist, banjoist, and violinist who was a member of the Tommy Dorsey orchestra from 1936 to 1941.
Mastren became a professional musician in 1934 when he joined the Wingy Manone and Joe Marsala band.
[1] After his time with Marsala, he was a studio musician, recorded with Sidney Bechet, then entered the U.S Army.
[1] He was a member of the Glenn Miller Air Force big band.
Mastren died at age 68 from a heart attack on March 31, 1981, at his home in Valley Stream on Long Island, New York.