Daily Archives: October 11, 2022

Alan White

Alan White was an English drummer, best known for his tenure in the progressive rock band Yes. He joined Yes in 1972 as a replacement for original drummer Bill Bruford. He appeared on 43 albums with the band, 17 of which were original studio albums. In 1969, White joined John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s Plastic Ono Band. He notably played drums on the singles “Instant Karma” and “Imagine”, as well as most of Lennon’s 1971 Imagine album. In addition to his work with Yes and John Lennon, White performed on over 50 albums by other musicians, notably George Harrison, Ginger Baker’s Air Force, Joe Cocker and The Ventures.

Mario DeSantis

Mario DeSantis was a pianist and big bandleader in Syracuse, NY for over 50 years. The DeSantis Orchestra began as a nine-piece in 1947 and continues to perform under the direction of his daughter Maria to this day. Over the years, the group has grown to include a rotating roster of about 50 union musicians who perform in various types of groups – duos, trios, nine-piece, 12-piece, 18-piece – depending on the function they’re playing. Over the years, they have managed to attract some of the most talented musicians in the region who have kept the lineup at a consistently impressive caliber. Mario DeSantis will forever be remembered as a true music legend in Central New York.