Approximate Years Active | 1956-1990s |
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Hometown | West Hartford CT, Palm Beach FL |
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Members and Lineups | (Partial list, approximate years.): Marshal Grant: pianist, bandleader Bruce Brown, sax, 1972 Bunny Carfagno: trumpet, 1981 Reed Daniels: vocals, 1987 Bobby Haines: keyboards, vocals, 1976-77 Dr. John Hutchcroft: trombone, 1981 Bucky Lester: trombone, 1981 Rich Mirabilio: guitar, early 70s Rick Lustig: drums, 1972 Mike Burns, early 70s Paul Maggersappe: saxophone, clarinet, flute Sharon Monschein: vocalist, 1978 Paul Ricci: alto sax, clarinet, 1981 Ron Reilly: guitar, 1977 Steve Salo: drums Don Samasian: tenor sax Bob Schuster: guitar, vocals Paul Voltaire: trombone, 1981 Cameron Grant |
Venues Played | Casablanca, 1956 (North County Rd.) Jim Peterson’s Taboo, Worth Ave., 1962 (4½ year stint) Marshall Grants Restaurant, 265 Royal Poinciana Way, 1968 Royal Poinciana Playhouse The Breakers Disney World West Palm Beach Auditorium The Ed Sullivan Show (as a trio) |
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Comments, Highlights, Stories | Motto: “Have Tux, will travel”. Marshall Grant was a native of West Hartford, CT. Over the years he backed artists such as Jackie Gleason, Bob Hope, Barbara Striesand, and Liberace. The band traveled extensively. A March 4, 1988 performance at The Breakers, marked his 10,000th performance. Marshall Grant passed away Sept. 6, 1994. |