Not a well known player, but a fixture in the Chicago big band scene for the past 80+ years. He played alto, tenor, bari & clarinet, but was most often found holding down the third alto chair with impeccable timing, great intonation and a beautiful clear sound.
Nino turned 101 in September, and kept on playing, and playing well, until just a few weeks before his death this week. He was also famous for draining the Crown Royal and raiding the sweet table at wedding gigs.
I'm going to miss him.
Nino turned 101 in September, and kept on playing, and playing well, until just a few weeks before his death this week. He was also famous for draining the Crown Royal and raiding the sweet table at wedding gigs.
I'm going to miss him.
