Danny Luciano's Videos (WASHINGTON DC JAZZ NETWORK) - WASHINGTON DC JAZZ NETWORK

LARRY BENNETT

2013-02-05T06:38:58.990Z

LARRY BENNETT - represented many major jazz artists plus other male and female entertainers for over 35 years.

This video clip encompasses the life-time achievements of Larry Bennett during the early the years of jazz and popular music with major recording artists such as; Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie, Billy Holiday, Lionel Hampton, Earl 'Fatha' Hines, Dave Brubeck, Peter, Paul & Mary, Tom Jones, Herb Alpert, Steve Lawrence and Edie Gorme.

BUNCH HAMMOND - "Mr. Bassman"

2013-02-05T06:37:24.287Z

BUNCH HAMMOND was known throughout the Tri-State Area as “Mr. BassMan” - he has appeared with such greats in the Jazz world including Nina Simone, Roy Eldridge, Buddy DeFranco, Dizzy Gillespie and others. His small combos whether they would be; trios, quartets, quintets or sextets the band was always called “Bunch Hammond and Friends.”

STAN ROSS - "Jazz Tenor Saxophonist"

2013-02-05T06:36:11.100Z

Stan Ross studied under Buddy Savitt, a true virtuoso with Cameo Records …then Dennis Sandole, the
Consummate matestro. I was fortunate to have played beside Larry McKenna, Eddy “Lockjaw”
Davis and Cannonball Adderly. My greatest inspiration was Stan Getz …the purity of his sound similar to
A Violin; the fluidity and dexterity of his technique were exhilarating. Others were Hank Mobley and
Sonny Stitt.

CHRIS FIO RITO - Las Vegas

2013-02-04T23:28:37.616Z

Chris Fio Rito was a good friend and was known as the "Entertainment King" of the Las Vegas Strip during the '60s & '70s

DANNY LUCIANO - "Battle of the Saxes"

2013-02-04T23:26:29.727Z

DANNY LUCIANO & His House Rockin' Revue

“The Battle of the Saxes” – This production by Danny Luciano began in the mid-1970’s at Tom Battles Marina Restaurant, Atlantic City, NJ which now is the same area location for Harrah’s Marina Casino Hotel.

Having much success with this first concert show afforded the opportunity for more bookings throughout the Tri-Sate area, featuring many leading musicians from the nearby area, that included the saxes Joe Fortunato, Ray Fern, Stan Ross, Nick Manera, Larry McKenna, Bobby Borda, Dick Noble, Rudy Jones plus a swingin’ rhythm section.

The continuing success with this version of the “Battle of the Saxes” lasted through the years until the final performance in September 30, 1991 to a sell-out crowd celebrating a “Man of the Year - Testimonial Dinner” for Tony Torcasio at the famous Palumbo’s Restaurant Nightclub in South Philadelphia.