Tony Pastor
A novelty singer who (like Louis Prima) often emphasized his Italian heritage, Tony Pastor earlier in his career played swing tenor. Pastor started playing C melody saxophone while in high school. He worked with John Cavallaro (1927), Irving Aaronson's Commanders (1928-30) where he met Artie Shaw, and Austin Wylie (1930). Pastor led his own group in Hartford, Connecticut during 1931-34 and then was with Smith Ballew, Joe Venuti and Vincent Lopez. Pastor was an important part of Artie Shaw's first two big bands, the short-lived string combo and the clarinetist's very successful 1938-39 orchestra; in the latter group Pastor (as tenor-sax soloist and the male vocalist where his singing showed off the influence of Louis Armstrong) was one of the stars. When Shaw fled to Mexico in late 1939, Pastor (who had gained a bit of a name) soon formed his own successful orchestra, a big band that continued until 1959. The emphasis was more on novelties than jazz but there were occasional strong recordings in the swing vein. Most notable among Pastor's alumni were the Clooney Sisters (Rosemary and Betty) in the late 1940's. After breaking up his big band in 1959, Pastor formed a vocal group with his two sons, continuing to perform until he retired in 1968. As a leader, Tony Pastor recorded regularly during 1940-59 including for Bluebird, Victor, Columbia, Decca, Roulette, Everest and Capitol.
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Discografia
20 álbum(ns) • Ordenado por Mais vendidos
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P.S. - Tony Pastor Plays Shaw
Jazz - Lançado por Everest Records em 22 de jul. de 1959
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SHAW, Artie: Begin the Beguine (1936-1939)
Artie Shaw, Dolores O'Neil, Helen Forrest, Tony Pastor, Artie Shaw & Orchestra
Classical - Lançado por Naxos em 2 de set. de 2002
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SHAW, Artie: Concertos for Clarinet (1937-1940)
Classical - Lançado por Naxos em 31 de out. de 2005
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Tony Pastor and His Orchestra 1944-1946
Jazz - Lançado por Circle em 8 de jan. de 2015
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Tony Pastor and His Orchestra 1945-1950
Jazz - Lançado por Circle em 11 de jan. de 2015
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Golden Selection (Remastered)
Jazz - Lançado por Master Tape Records em 14 de ago. de 2020
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Tony Pastor And His Orchestra 1944-1947
Jazz - Lançado por CoolNote em 1 de jan. de 2000
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Red Silk Stockings and Green Perfume
Jazz - Lançado por Redwood Records em 14 de abr. de 2014
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The Very Best Of
Jazz - Lançado por Master Classics Records em 1 de fev. de 2011
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The Best
Pop - Lançado por Jazz Masters em 30 de set. de 2016
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I Wonder, I Wonder, I Wonder
Jazz - Lançado por Redwood Records em 14 de abr. de 2014
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Collection 1940-51
Jazz - Lançado por ACROBAT em 9 de abr. de 2021
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Dancing Room Only
Jazz - Lançado por CoolNote em 1 de jan. de 2000
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Night Game In Brooklyn
Jazz - Lançado por CoolNote em 1 de jan. de 2000
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Tony Pastor and His Orchestra 1946-1950
Jazz - Lançado por Circle em 10 de jan. de 2015
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The Clooney Sisters With Tony Pastor And His Orchestra
The Clooney Sisters, Tony Pastor
Vocal Music (Secular and Sacred) - Lançado por FM Records em 1 de jan. de 1956
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Shakin' Up Vegas!
Musical Theatre - Lançado por Master Classics Records em 1 de fev. de 2011
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The Ultimate Collection
Jazz - Lançado por Master Classics Records em 1 de jan. de 2011
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A Guy And His Dad
Pop - Lançado por Leverage em 1 de jan. de 2000
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Let's Dance With Tony Pastor & His Orchestra
Pop - Lançado por Leverage em 1 de jan. de 2000
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