I had the pure pleasure of working with Dick Contino years ago. He was a fabulous musician and could play anything. One night in Chicago on New Years eve we were booked together on a show but both our bands goT snowbound and couldn't make the job. Funny because Dick and I made it fine. So I told Dick, you play and I'll back you. We had a great time and Dick was my Idol and the reason I played accordian in my younger days.
At the end of the night he asked me to become his bandleader and contuctor. What a great honour.
MEL