Tony Vento Jr., was born into a family of musicians and singers. He practically grew up in night clubs where his father and uncles were Big Band musicians in the fabulous forties. His mother and aunt were vocalists working with his father, Tony Vento Sr., in his orchestra, when supper clubs were all the rage. Boston born Tony Jr. moved to New York City to pursue a career in music. At the right time he moved to Los Angeles where all his New York training came to life. In short, for twenty years he worked the club and lounge scene in Los Angeles singing with many different bands. Eventually, this led to his original songwriting with then partner Bill Schneider at the piano. In addition to Bill’s piano playing, he was the head vocal arranger for Bette Midler, and Tony and Bill worked together for over ten years. Their original songs won a bit of notoriety on radio stations both locally and nationwide. A visit to Las Vegas led to several years of living there and where he worked the strip. His first engagement was at the Vegas World Hotel where he entertained the entertainers from many of the major hotels where Sammy Davis Jr. was the host for one of the evenings and meeting Sammy for Tony was a keepsake memory. Tony and his band were featured at many of the hotels and his favorite and most memorable engagements was the contract where they performed 28 shows at Caesar’s Palace, opening for headliners and working the lounges. Now teamed up with Doug Carter of Piano Specialties here in South Florida bringing you an exciting duo - The New Connection - where they perform standard and contemporary hits from all eras. Specialties: Travel w/ Keyboard & Sound System If Necessary! Standard & Contemporary Hits From All Eras; Broadway Show Tunes; Classical Music; & Customized Song Selection!Tony Vento Is Availalbe For Solo Vocalist & Entertainment Opportunities In & Around Boston, MA.Cell: 617-901-5556 / Email: giannettaandvento@yahoo.com