Thursday, March 17, 2022

Tony Mottola ‎• Love Songs: Mexico / S. A. [1965] Command ‎Records RS 889 S.D.

 




Guitar • Tony Mottola (Gut-String and 12-String)
Accordion • Dominic Cortese 
Percussion • Bob Rosengarden, Phil Kraus, Ed Shaughnessy
Piano, Organ • Dick Hyman
Guitar • Tommy Kay, Bucky Pizzarelli, Alan Hanlon, Al Casamenti
Mandolin • Al Casamenti
Rhythm Guitar • Gene Bertoncinni
Bass • Bob Haggart
Trumpet • Doc Severinsen, Mel Davis
Flute • Phil Bodner, Stanley Webb
Baritone Saxophone • Stanley Webb

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Arnie Lawrence, His Saxophone and Strings ‎• You're Gonna Hear From Me [1966] Project 3 Total Sound ‎PR5011SD

 




Alto saxophonist Arnie Lawrence had a successful career and played with many artists, including Charlie Palmieri, Chico Hamilton, Clark Terry, and Tito Rodriguez. He was also a member of the Tonight Show Orchestra for Johnny Carson and was the co-founder of the New School University Jazz and Contemporary Music Program.