Sharkey Bonano
Sharkey Bonano
Top Songs
| 1 | High Society | ||
| 2 | While We Danced at Mardi Gras | ||
| 3 | Buzzard's Parade | ||
| 4 | You Are My Sunshine | ||
| 5 | Panama |
Albums
Feb 2016 • 12 songs
Jun 2015 • 14 songs
Jun 2015 • 17 songs
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About
Biography
In the early '20s, New Orleans native Sharkey Bonano played locally with the bands of Chink Martin and Freddie Newman, among others. Later, he moved to New York where he unsuccessfully auditioned for a spot with the Wolverines. In 1924, he landed a spot with pianist Jimmy Durante. The next year, he returned home to lead his own band. In 1927, he joined the famous Jean Goldkette Orchestra, which then featured Bix Beiderbecke and Frankie Trumbauer. From 1928-1930, Bonano led his own group, the Melody Masters, with Leon Prima. After playing in California with Original Dixieland J...