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From our first performance at Lincoln Auditorium on May 22, 1947 to the the 2007 season, the Mario DeSantis Orchestra continues to share its love of all musical styles from Jazz to Contemporary with Central New York audiences. Mario DeSantis attributes the staying power of the orchestra first to the quality musicians who have shared their talent over the years, and secondly to the special orchestrations which are continuously updated and custom written for the orchestra's unique instumentation by Jay Owen and Joe Riposo. This years shows feature over 30 new arrangements including traditional big band, 'new era' swing, medleys, and listening and dance selections from the 60's to the year 2007. To our Central New York Audiences.... |
Vocals |
Maria DeSantis, Keith Condon, Ronnie Leigh, Isreal Hagan, Doug Moncrief, Joe Whiting |
Saxophones |
Joe Riposo alto & flute Brian Scherer alto, tenor, & flute Dick Simiele tenor Paul DiPastena baritone |
Trombones |
Bill Palange Mark Anderson |
Trumpets |
Steve Carney Bill Crist Tony Godoy (Jim Mosher Chair) |
Rhythm |
Mario DeSantis keyboards,
conductor Mark Copani guitars Dave Welsch bass Jimmy Johns drums |
Staff Arrangers |
Jay Owen Joe Riposo Bill DiCosimo |
Stage Managers |
Rob Cleland |
Orchestra & Equipment Assistants |
Bruce Schaurer Jonathan Alt |
Office Assistant / PR |
Lisa Gentile |
 Maria DeSantis & Keith Condon Vocalists |
 Keith, Maria, and Ronnie |
 Keith, Maria, & Isreal |
 Keith , Maria , Isreal , & Joe Whiting |
 Maria, Isreal, Ronnie, & Keith |
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