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Tony Fortunato
Tony Fortunato – Baritone Saxophonist, recording artist, songwriter, arranger, performer and musician. Blues, Jazz, Swing and Rock.
From 1990 thru 2014, Tony fronted his own band the Emperors of Swing ™.
Tony was the musical director, horn section leader, Baritone Saxophonist and arranger for the international blues artist Travis Haddix through January 2016. (about 25 years)
Tony does studio and live performances with local and national bands.
Tony played Sax with the Prime Time Big Band of Cleveland through November 2016. (about 33 years)Tony’s personal Musicianship Information:
Main instrument: Baritone Sax
Secondary instrument: Tenor SaxReading Ability: Excellent
Solo Abilities: Excellent
Improvisation Abilities: ExcellentWhat makes Tony Fortunato a good sax player?
Tony is a great back up player, he plays for the sound. He can drive a section, push the music but will never bury the lead vocal or melody.
Knowing when to play is as important as know when not to play.
Tony prides himself on his ability to add more bounce to the bottom or infuse cool tones behind the lead.Whether you need a session, studio or live concert musician, Tony is available as a Baritone and Tenor saxophonist.
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Credits
Tony has performed in and headlined several Lakeland Jazz Festivals and has recorded and performed with many local, regional and international recording artists including Martha Reeves, The Dells, The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra and Travis Haddix to mention a few. He and his band have worked with Big Bad Voodo Daddy and David Benoit at Blossom Music Center in addition to live TV performances on FOX 8 TV. Some events include performances for the Cleveland Indians and the Cleveland Browns organizations, a performance for the TV show Touched By Love. Tony has also played Baritone & Tenor saxophone for Smokey Joe’s Cafe and was part of the headlining act in the 2010 Cognac Blues Festival in France and many Jazz & Blues festivals including Delaware, Erie PA, Sharon PA, South Carolina and more.
I have been fortunate and blessed to do studio recordings and live performances with Michael J Calhoon from the Dazz band and Don Williams Sr from the Commodores. Played with the Texas Horns. Performed Blues Review concert with Bob Margolin, Tom Holland, Tad Waters, Chuck Cotton, Ben Zeff, Diunna Greenleaf, John Del Toro Richardson, Bobby Floyd, Lenny Paul, Louis Tsamous, Anson Funderburgh & Mike Berichon.
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Custom Arrangements
When not performing,
Tony is busy working on custom horn arrangements.
He can create horn arrangements for your original music.
List of custom arrangements Tony has written for Travis Haddix -
List of custom arrangements
Tony has written for Travis HaddixOriginal Horn Arrangements
A Big Favor
A Huge Mistake
Art To Gettin' Even
Better Stop Talking
Boogie Woogie Woman
Boogie With A Boogie Man
Can't Start At The Top
Cover Puller
Dinner With The Devil
Full But Frustrated
Go On From There with Prayer
Good Ole Monday
Having Dinner With The Devil
I'm Afraid To Ask
I'm Not Complaining Too Much
In Good Shape For
The Shape I'm In
It's My Day Now
Love Coupons
More Me - More You
Old Fashioned Justice
One Half Right
Patience With A Purpose
Piece Of My Mind
Put Your Finger In It
Ring On Her Finger,
Rope Around My Neck
Sad On You
Same Thing Same Way
The Long And Short Of It
They Said It First
Too Much Sadness
See What I Want To See
She's Not That Kind Of Girl
She's Good, She's Better, She's Best
Stankin' Thankin'
Sweet & Sour Loving
Take Me If You Want To
Three Bees
Two Jobs and A Paper Route
Ugliness Warped Sense Of Humor
Songs Re-arranged/Updated **
Do Wrong Right **
Travis Intro Medley **
Too Many Irons In The Fire **
Tuesday Morning **
Winners Never Quit **
Word A Lie **
Cover Tunes Arranged
Down Home Blues
Hey Hey, The Blues Is Alright
