Tony Pastor

American bandleader, singer, and tenor saxophonist, born October 26, 1907 in Middletown, Connecticut, died October 31, 1969 in Old Lyme, Connecticut. Tenor sax soloist and singer with Artie Shaw 1936-1940, then formed own band, which was disbanded in 1959. Formed smaller group with his two sons with which he performed until retiring in 1968.