Antonio Morelli
Antonio Morelli | |
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| Also known as | Tony Morelli |
| Born | July 22, 1904 |
| Origin | Rochester, New York, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States, Milan, Italy |
| Died | June 17, 1974 (aged 69) |
| Genres | Big Band |
| Occupations | Musical Conductor, Musician, Bandleader, Producer, Arranger |
| Website | [1] |
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Antonio Morelli (1904-1974) was a producer, arranger, bandleader, movie producer, and conductor most well known for serving as orchestra leader for the famous Sands Hotel Copa Room in its Rat Pack heyday from 1954 through 1971. He was music director, band leader, and friend to some of the biggest names in show business for twenty years and is credited with bringing classical music to Las Vegas. He was also a songwriter, arranger, and music director for several Broadway musicals, and beloved for his devotion to philanthropic endeavors in his community most notably founding The Las Vegas Pops.