Tony Sala - Tony Sala Plays Cocktail Piano

About this CD: Ideal background music for social events. Also good to listen while driving or relaxing at home. Biography: Tony Sala, Pianist and Composer: Born in Havana, Cuba in 1935, Tony started piano lessons at age 6. 'My music loving family inspired a passion within me from the earliest years to today,' he says. Consistently placing first among his peers during formal competitions, Tony ultimately completed piano studies at age 17 at the Peyrellade Conservatory in Havana. In 1958, he graduated from Villanova University's branch in Havana with a B.S. in Accounting. In 1961, Tony left Cuba and settled in Philadelphia where he embarked upon a successful career in accounting and finance spanning over 40 years. In 1986, Tony volunteered his talents to the members of the St. Mary of the Lakes Church Community in Medford, NJ, serving as organist to this day. In 1987 Tony joined 31 other founding members to establish the Latin American Guild for the Arts (LAGA) in Philadelphia. All throughout this period, Tony continued his love for music, maintaining a focus and diligence towards piano playing. After retiring in 2003 from a full-time professional life in accounting and finance, Tony embraced his passion for delivering inspiring live performances on a full-time basis. The following discography highlights the acoustical journey to date: Discography: 2004: 'Havana Dreams' Tony releases his first CD, a romantic and touching array of 14 original piano compositions. 2006: 'Classically Cuban' A stirring chronological journey showcasing music from 16 Cuban composers ranging from the early 19th century to the late 1950's. 2007: 'Best-Loved Christmas Carols' An ultimately inspiring collection of glorious carols from around the world adapted for classical piano. 2008: 'Tony Sala Plays Cocktail Piano' Tony's polished classical piano style is a delicious compliment to well-known Broadway and other celebrated melodies written by the most famous of popular composers. Tony lives with his wife Mercedes, in Marlton, NJ, close to his two children and four grandchildren.

1) Memory (From Cats)
2) Medley from Phantom of the Opera
3) Through the Eyes of Love
4) She's Always a Woman
5) Passione
6) Days of Wine and Roses
7) Per Te
8) If Ever I Would Leave You (From Camelot)
9) Be My Love
10) With a Song in My Heart
11) Dream
12) Al Di la
13) Contigo en la Distancia
14) Body and Soul
15) El Dia Que Me Quieras
16) You Are Still You
17) What a Difference a Day Made
18) Embraceable You
19) Smile
20) Medley from Man of la Mancha