Tony Pastor

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For the Victorian era impresario of the same name, see Tony Pastor. Tony Pastor (born Antonio Pestritto; October 26, 1907 – October 31, 1969) was an Italian American novelty singer and tenor saxophonist.

Birth and Death Data: Born October 26, 1907 (Middletown), Died October 31, 1969 (New London)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1928 - 1953

Roles Represented in DAHR: saxophone, director, vocalist, tenor saxophone, clarinet, leader, songwriter

Notes: Real name: Antonio Pestritto.

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	D5VB-0180	10-in.	4/2/1945	Five salted peanuts	Tony Pastor Orchestra	Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	director, vocalist
Victor	D5VB-0181	10-in.	4/2/1945	Please no squeeza da banana	Tony Pastor Orchestra ; Charles Trotta	Male vocal solo, with recitation and jazz/dance band	vocalist, director
Victor	D5VB-1064	10-in.	6/11/1945	That's the stuff ya gotta watch	Tony Pastor ; Tony Pastor Orchestra	Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	vocalist
Victor	D5VB-1066	10-in.	6/11/1945	Jose Gonzalez	Tony Pastor ; Tony Pastor Orchestra	Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band	vocalist
Decca	84729		6/18/1953	By the waters of Minnetonka	Tony Pastor and his Orchestra		instrumentalist, tenor saxophone, vocalist
Decca	84730		6/18/1953	Giuseppe's serenade song	Tony Pastor and his Orchestra		instrumentalist, tenor saxophone, vocalist
Decca	84731		6/18/1953	Stringbean boy	Tony Pastor and his Orchestra		instrumentalist, tenor saxophone, vocalist
Decca	84732		6/18/1953	Off again, on again blues	Tony Pastor and his Orchestra		instrumentalist, tenor saxophone, vocalist