Musical Moods
Musical Moods In Stereo
Don Lynn - His Drum and Orchestra
Greg-Thomas Records 12 GT 2001
Everett Massi - Saxophone & Flute
Pete Irme & William Marino - Bass
Dick Lorson & Gil Castagna - Piano
Don Lynn - Drums
From the back cover: Dominick latella, professionally known as Don Lynn, was born in Portchester, New York in 1923. he started playing drums in the 30's using five gallon tin cans with his brother Tommy. he formed a drum corp with crude instruments, a total of ten boys marching down the road to watch other men on parade in uniform. one day his fat- her took him and his brothers Tommy, Paul and Frank to a toy store and bought all four instruments, three drums and a piano. from then on they started forming their own little groups.
During world war II, don lynn was a member of the us navy concert & dance band, a detached unit from the carrier USS Lexington. he appeared on the west coast at the Palladium, Brown Derby, Hollywood canteen and many naval bases. the band also played at many bond benefits and gave performances at many high schools. entertained troops in the south pacific, flying from island to island. when not entertaining the troops, he was an armed guard. After three years in the navy,
Don attended the Manhattan School of Music and studied percussion and symphonic analysis. during the years, he has played at many niteclubs and stage shows, mostly along the east coast. currently he is concentrating on recordings. This is his first lp in stereo his label Greg-Thomas is in tribute to his late father and brother Gregory and Tommy, for their help and encouragement in starting him on his musical career.
Rainy Day
The Shadow Of Your Smile
Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Day In The Life Of A Fool
What Kind Of Fool Am I
I Didn't Know What Time It Was
Blue Prelude
When Your Lover Has Gone
Green Eyes
Before I Gaze At You
I've Got A Crush On You
On A Clear Day
