Biography
A guitarist most widely known for his extensive single and session focus on maker Enoch Light’s Control and Task 3 brands, Tony Mottola was created Apr 18, 1918 in Kearny, NJ. He started playing acoustic guitar at age nine, and went to senior high school alongside ill-fated jazz saxophonist Herbie Haymer and long term bandleader George Paxton; after graduating, Mottola toured with George Hall’s orchestra, producing his documented debut around the group’s rendition of “Sparkle.” In 1941 he was employed from the CBS radio studio room orchestra, carrying out behind everyone from Raymond Scott to Frank Sinatra; there Mottola also supported Perry Como, with whom he continued to be as an accompanist for quite some time. Concurrently he also gained see for his single musical rating for the Yul Brynner tv series Risk. Mottola released his 1st Control LP Mr. Big in 1959; when Light created the audiophile label Task 3 in 1965, the guitarist proceeded to go with him, additionally providing as a co-employee maker. In those days, Mottola also used Doc Severinsen’s Orchestra on NBC’s The Tonight Display. Although Light passed away in 1978, Mottola continued to be with Task 3 until 1983, concurrently support Sinatra within the studio room and on tour. His operating romantic relationship with Sinatra continuing before guitarist’s pension in 1988. Tony Mottola passed away August 9, 2004.
Quick Facts
Died August 9, 2004, Denville, New Jersey, United States
Children Sabrina Sakaë Mottola Sodi, Matthew Alejandro Mottola Sodi
Music Songs Roman Guitar, Guitar Underground, Arriverderci, Roma, What Now, My Love?, Samba de Orfeu, If Ever I Would Leave You, Medley - Moon River / What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life, Anema E Core, The World of Your Embrace, Fun on the Frets, Danger Theme, Frenesí, Tony's Touch, Help Yourself, Goin' Out of My Head, Sabor A Mi, Non Dimenticar, Italian Serenade, I Love, I Live, I Love, If He Walked Into My Life, Blonde on the Loose, Wichita Lineman, Beguine Tampico, Warm Feelings, Tony's Tune, Lady of Spain, Lullaby de España, Heart & Soul, This Guy's in Love With You, Those Were the Days, Na Voce, With a Little Help
Albums String Band Strum-Along, The Tony Touch, Love Songs Mexico / S.A., Spanish Guitar, Roman Guitar, Toots Thielemans 'Toots'. Tony Mottola 'Heart and Soul', Ultimate Guitar Instrumental Collection, Little Girl Blue: The Heart of Tony Mottola, Guitarra Española, Dance Party, Stardust, Guitar Christmas Favorites, Guitar...Mottola, Folk Songs, Harmonica & Guitar, Guitar King, Danger (Original TV Sound Tracks), Romantic Guitar, Heart & Soul Guitar, Gaudy Colours, Talkative Friend, A Bouquet Of Hits, Be With Me, In That Golden Summer Time, The Very Best Of, Explore, The Sound Of Brass, Confectioner's, Golden Hits, So Nice, Love Caught, Express Yourself, Napolitan Tarantella, Days To Come, Roman Guitar Volume 2, Id Like To Hear That Song Again, Thing, Latin, Lush & Lovely, La Strada
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Staff musician at CBS from 1941. |
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Made numerous recordings with Enoch Light during the 1970's and 80's. |
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Began with George Hall's Orchestra in the 1930's. |
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Jazz guitarist who played and toured with Frank Sinatra. |
Music Department
Music Department
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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The Joke and the Valley |
1961 |
TV Movie conductor |
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Tonight! |
1956-1957 |
TV Series musician - 28 episodes |
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Giant |
1956 |
musician: guitarist - uncredited |
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Violated |
1953 |
musician: guitar - uncredited |
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Danger |
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TV Series music performer - 4 episodes, 1951 - 1952 musician - 1 episode, 1951 |
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Composer
Composer
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Our Hometown |
2013 |
Documentary stock music |
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Running on Empty |
1988 |
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The Joke and the Valley |
1961 |
TV Movie |
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Violated |
1953 |
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Danger |
1950-1952 |
TV Series 14 episodes |
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Actor
Actor
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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The Jack Paar Tonight Show |
1958 |
TV Series |
Guitarist |
The Best of Broadway |
1954 |
TV Series |
Senor Aguilar |
Danger |
1951 |
TV Series |
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Soundtrack
Soundtrack
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Sinatra: Concert for the Americas |
1982 |
Video performer: "Send In The Clowns", "Quiet Night Of Quiet Stars Corcovado" - uncredited |
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The Man and His Music |
1981 |
TV Movie performer: "The Girl from Ipanema", "I Get a Kick Out of You" - uncredited |
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Perry Como's Kraft Music Hall |
1960 |
TV Series performer - 1 episode |
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Self
Self
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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The Man and His Music |
1981 |
TV Movie |
Himself - Guitarist |
The Sammy Davis, Jr. Show |
1966 |
TV Series |
Himself - Guitarist |
Perry Como's Kraft Music Hall |
1960-1961 |
TV Series |
Himself / Himself - Acoustic Guitar |
Melody Street |
1953 |
TV Series |
Himself |
Make Mine Music |
1949 |
TV Series |
Himself |
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