Tony Almerico

Anthony "Tony“ Almerico (16. August, 1905 in New Orleans - 5. December, 1961) was an American musician, classical composer, DJ and bandleader.

Almerico was part of the of prominent Italian (expatriates in USA) Jazz singers' choir, the same role had been played by artistes like Joseph Bonano, Peter Lacaze and trombonists Giuseppe Alessandra and Baroque Dominic. He began his musical studies in Jesuit high school, and professionally cut his teeth on the dime-a-dance scene. He began leading his first band in 1936, following nearly a decade of work as apprentice to noted musicians. This included groups such as Slim Lamar & His Southerners, NJ in the late '20s, and Mart Britt & His Orchestra, the brainchild of a multi-instrumentalist bandleader. Britt, who played banjo, bass, and drums, proved himself fearless in a 1932 Atlanta Victor recording session, daring to ask both the musical questions "Who Paid Poker" with Pocahontas (When John Smith Went Away?)" and "Who Paid the Rent for Mrs. Rip Van Winkle?".

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