Ted Fio Rito

American composer, orchestra leader, and keyboardist.

Born December 20th, 1900 in Newark. [ref]

Died July 22nd, 1971 at 70 years old in Scottsdale (myocardial infarction). [ref]

Occupations
bandleader, jazz musician, pianist, songwriter
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