Tony Basile

Born in Philadelphia, started romancing the Piano at the tender age of 6. Performed in a variety of venues since age 15. First serious gig was as a 'sub' in the house band at Sciolla's Supper Club in Philly at age 17 Performances ranged from mostly contemporary Jazz to Doo Wop and Rock as well as R&B Music style influenced by artists such as Oscar Peterson, Andre Previn, Errol Garner, Roger Williams, Ahmad Jamal, Jimmy Smith, George Shearing and many more.... Performed in settings from Solo Act, Trio, Octets and Big Bands Many TV appearances over the years at the keys backing up vocalists Performed as Bass Vocalist in the acapella group "The Emeralds' Performed in Atlantic City as a soloist at Caesars Casino, the Madison Hotel, Resorts International and Harrah's Casino (to name a few) Performed with "Danny and the Juniors", Tony Orlando, The Trammps, The Skyliners and many more Currently residing in Spring Hill, Florida

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