The Manhattan Skyline Members Bios

--- Tony Danno Tony is the vocal arranger for The Manhattan Skylines complex harmonies. Tony was a member of The Capris for many years. He recorded the Ambient Album with The Capris and is the Original Baritone voice on their big hit "Morse Code Of Love". He is the original drummer for Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes album containing "The Love I Lost" and others. For over 14 years Tony was a member of The Chimes. He was very instrumental in the recording of their CD "Don't Take Away Our Music" and also contributed their cd "Songs From The Heart". Tony's vocal arrangements came to life in the studio. Tony's lead on the cd was "She Rather Be With Me". Today he continues to perform these great songs with The Manhattan Skyline. Tony's complex arrangements come to life as soon as the group hits the stage.

--- Christina Corallo--- For 25 years Christina sang with the orchestra, Prime Time Live, a successful wedding and corporate events band. She has performed for the Hilton's New Year's Event in Atlantic City for eight years in a row. Christina received her Associates Degree in Performing Arts from Nassau Community College and is presently attending Molloy College for Music Therapy. She has been a vocal coach since 1996 and former lead singer of the accapella group Champagne. Christina is very proud to have shared the big stage with TOP Name Groups such as Johnny Maestro and The Brooklyn Bridge, The Duprees, The Demensions, The Classics and many others. ---

--- Bobby Petrone --- Keyboards and Vocals. A former member of The Chimes for many years. . Bobby was very instrumental in their recording of "Don't Take Away Our Music" As our music director he plays keyboards, piano, organ and strings. He is also the fifth voice in the intricate vocal harmony structures. Bobby was also the Musical Director for the Royal New York Doo Wop shows at Radio City Music Hall. For many years Bobby has worked with just about anyone associated with nostalgic rock & roll. This music is his passion and love.

--- Howie Rosenberg ---Bass, A former member of The Chimes for many years. Howie was very instrumental in the recording of " Don't Take Away Our Music" cd. Howie has a B.S Degree in Music-Lehman College, M.S Degree Queens College. Howie, one of the most polished Bass Players around, has played professionally for The Marvelettes, Bo Diddly, Tiny Tim, Bobby Lewis, The Coasters, The Drifters, The Cadillacs, The Chantels, Randy and The Rainbows, Vanilla Fudge, Tony Orlando, and other recording acts. We are very lucky to have Howie with us.

--- John Mazzocchi --- Tenor, Alto & Baritone Sax. A former member The Chimes for many years. John was very instrumental in the recording of "Don't Take Away Our Music " CD. Throuout the 80's & 90's, he has performed with many wedding & Big Bands as well as many 50's & 60's groups such as The Coasters, The Toys, Eddie Holman, The Drifters, The Teenagers, Darlene Love, and many more. John has also had some Television appearances on the ABC daytime soap "One Life To Live". He still continues to perform throughout the Tri State area.

--- Frank Slattery ---Frank is a multi-instrumentalist. His instruments are flute, alto flute, clarinet, bass clarinet, alto, tenor and bari saxes. He has performed with Jay Black and the American. Little Anthony, Ronnie Spector, The Drifters, The Crystals, Leslie Gore and Lou Christie. He toured Japan with The Xavier Cugat Orchestra. Other people he has worked with are crooners Dick Haymes, Eddie Fisher and salsa singer Jose Alberto. He toured The U.S. with the Ringling Brothers Circus. He has played in Madison Square Garden, Carnegie Recital Hall and Osaka Festival Hall in Japan.

--- Joe Varvaro ---Joe has thirty years experience as a professional drummer performing live and in the studio. He has performed with Mary Lamont, Reflections Three, Perry Lane Orchestra, St George Theater Productions, Kashmir, Denny Colt Project, Grand Passion Performance on "Joe Franklin Show," Galaxy Music, and many Oldies acts. Joe has been a private drum teacher from 1980 to present. He was music instructor at Brentwood Union Free School District in New York from 1990-1995. Percussion instructor at Perry Hall High School Bands in Baltimore, MD from 1996-1997.

--- Dave Grant ---Guitar, Keyboards and vocals. After getting his Masters Degree in Music, Dave "took it on the road" becoming the Lead guitarist and Musical Director for "The Village People" throughout the 1980's. In addition, he has toured and recorded with other famous artists such as "The Ritchie Family" and Debbie Gibson, as well as various oldies bands and solo artists. Currently, Dave is the director of Instrumental music at Newtown High School in Queens, New York where he conducts the concert band. An active musician and arranger, he continues to perform throughout the Tri-State area.

--- Mark Hershkowitz ---Mark is our representative and does our public relations work. He is a real professional at what he does. We are very lucky to have him on our team. In the past, Mark has worked with such groups as Larry Chance and the Earls, the Duprees, and The Chimes. You can find Mark at every MANHATTAN SKYLINE show. He can be contacted at: mhersh1829@optonline.net or tel# 718-671-2637.