The Sand Dollar Magazine Spring 2014 | Page 14

Henry K. Monzello H enry Monzello started to study music at the tender age of five. He learned the piano from his grandfather and performed his first piano solo when he was seven years old. By the time he was ten, he had sung and played on different television shows and was the star of elementary school, junior high school and high school. He managed to work his way through college by performing here and there and then finally moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, where he was exposed to the likes of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and many other top performers of the time. After a few years in Vegas and some other spots in the U.S., Henry performed on some major cruise lines and then after a ten year performance in South East Asia where Osaka, Japan was his home base, he made his way to Europe. Since 1996, Henry has been performing around Europe with great success. It would be safe to say that Henry has show business in his blood. He comes from a famous show business family that performed as the Flying Monzellos in Barnum and Baileys Greatest Show On Earth. Henry has a rich background in training and experience and very few performers can match his repertoire and professionalism. Henry sings in five languages and performs Classical, Jazz, Rock and Roll, Blues, Pop, Country and Western, 13 | THE SAND DOLLAR Boogie Woogie and Ragtime, all without the use of any technological support. When you hear Henry Monzello perform you are listening to a slice of class and elegance with a rough edge on it that suits the more modern listener alike. "I was so astounded by him that I convinced him to let me write this piece on him, and it turns out, that not only was I impressed by his voice and playing ability, but also by his general heartwarming attitude. Henry Monzello is also a really nice guy." John Morrelli. Los Angeles Times The one thing that any entertainer, musician or singer likes most is when another entertainer, musician or singer shows their appreciation for that entertainer. Having the respect and admiration of your peers in any business is a sign of success. Henry K. Monzello Jr. has entertained in over 40 countries at some of the most famous hotels and restaurants in the world. Henry is an entertainer playing the piano. He is an entertainer in front of the microphone singing the song. When these two ingredients are combined, the end result is one of the most captivating performers on the music scene today. Henry entertains his audience by providing a premium blend