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Frank Leone oral history interview
Identifier
OH-02115
Abstract
Oral history interview with Frank Leone conducted by Lisa Giola-Acres on November 13, 2007 for the All That Jazz Oral History Project. Leone recalls his childhood, education, piano playing, and early career in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He also discusses his move to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1967 and engagements at various casinos, including playing with singers such as Frank Sinatra, Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme, and Elvis Presley. He also talks about his work as a board member and president of the Musicians Union.
Archival Collection
Photograph of the Sarno family with others at a banquet table, Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1970
Date
1969 to 1975
Archival Collection
Description
L-R (clockwise): Jennifer Mallin, Heidi Sarno, September ("Temmy") Sarno, Joyce Sarno, Virginia Mallin, Bertha Cooper, Jay C. Sarno (Jay Sarno, Jr.), Freddie Sarno. The programs on the table say "Steve & Eydie" (entertainers Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gormé). Site Name: Caesars Palace (Las Vegas, Nev.)
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Christmas dinner menu, Sunday, December 25, 1966, The Sands
Date
1966-12-25
Archival Collection
Description
Note: "Jack Entratter presents in the Copa Room Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gorme, Joe Guercio conducting; plus Richard Pryor." Photo of Lawrence and Gorme inside menu. Cover of menu is illustrated with triangles arranged to resemble the shape of a Christmas tree; alternate triangles feature a photograph of the Sands tower Restaurant: Copa Room Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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Circus Maximus, dinner menu
Date
1950 (year approximate) to 1980 (year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
Note: Pictured on the cover: Julie Andrews, Paul Anka, Johnny Carson, Sammy Davis, Jr., Tom Jones, Alan King, Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gormé, Shirley MacLaine, Frank Sinatra, Andy Williams Menu insert: Wine lists Restaurant: Circus Maximus Location: 3570 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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Transcript of interview with Frank Leone by Lisa Gioia-Acres, November 13, 2007
Date
2007-11-13
Archival Collection
Description
Frank Leone was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. he bagan playing paino as a young child. Frank earned degrees in music and moved to Las Vegas in 1967. He played at various casinos, played with famous singers such as Frank Sinatra, Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme, and Elvis Presley, and he conducted the Berlin Synphony and the London Philharmonic. Frank was a board member and president of the Musicians Union.
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