Alto Sax
Started in 1997
Musical Background: Pat has played in Dance Bands and Small Combos since 1944
Favorite Musicians: Paul Desmond
Favorite Music: Big Band Swing
Family: Wife Evelyn, Children Vincent, Karen Ercoli, and Noel
School: University of Rochester, Rochester Business Institute - Business/Accounting Certificate, St. Bonaventure University - BBA, Buffalo Law School - LLB & JD
Vocation: Attorney at Law
Hobbies/Interests: music, golf, travel, reading & sports
Why the Greece Jazz Band? Pat was playing with the Greece Concert Band when this group started, and joined because he loves playing music, especially swing and dance music. He also loves the challenge of playing newer jazz music, and enjoys performing with the nice and talented people in the group.
Interesting Facts/Stories: Pat has been practicing law for 42 years, and has been married for 51 years. He was involved in professional soccer as part owner of the Rochester Lancers. Pat remembers loosing the mouthpiece for his Baritone Sax and later finding it in the bell of the sax (after playing on it for a while).