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Nuncio “Toots” Mondello

An important business lead altoist through the golf swing period, Toots Mondello was a talented (if underused) soloist. Mondello performed alto with Mal Hallett (1927-33), Irving Aaronson’s Commanders, Joe Haymes and Pal Rogers. He was with the initial Benny Goodman Orchestra from 1934-35 and was originally among the clarinetist’s important …

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