When Orsatti’s was the place to go in Atlantic City
By Bruce Klauber Atlantic City has had its share of iconic, larger-than-life personalities over the years, ranging from Nucky Johnson to Paul “Skinny” D’Amato. Any list of quintessential shore characters would have to include the Orsattis, specifically Arnold, Sr.,...Shore Silver Screens: The movie palaces of Atlantic City
By Bruce Klauber From the 1940s through the 1960s, Atlantic City was a moviegoer’s paradise. Given that there is currently only one movie theater operating within the city limits today – IMAX at the Tropicana – it’s hard to believe that at one time Atlantic City was...Michael Pedicin, Jr.: Doctor Saxophone
By Bruce Klauber It’s impossible to pigeonhole Michael Pedicin, Jr. He is a first-rate jazz saxophonist, jazz educator and recording artist. He’s been a star sideman with everyone from Brubeck to Bowie, and a musical contractor and conductor for five hotel/casinos in...Sonny Averona: He did it his way
By Bruce Klauber “I only wish I could go out and hear somebody who’s doing me.” — Frank Sinatra, circa 1963 There are a number of singers out there these days who are “doing” Frank Sinatra (I am one of them). They range in quality from very good to okay. In seasons...
