An important lead altoist during the swing era, Toots Mondello was a talented (if underused) soloist. Mondello played alto with Mal Hallett (1927-33), Irving Aaronson's Commanders, Joe Haymes and Buddy Rogers. He was with the original Benny Goodman Orchestra from 1934-35 and was originally one of the clarinetist's key soloists. He followed that up with stints in the orchestras of Joe Haymes, Ray ...more
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