Al Martino

Al Martino
Martino in 2005
Martino in 2005
Background information
Birth nameJasper Cini
Born(1927-10-07)October 7, 1927
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedOctober 13, 2009(2009-10-13) (aged 82)
Springfield, Pennsylvania, U.S.
GenresJazz, swing, traditional pop, easy listening
Occupation(s)Singer, actor
Years active1948–2009
LabelsCapitol

Al Martino (born Jasper Cini; October 7, 1927 – October 13, 2009) was an American traditional pop and jazz singer. He had his greatest success as a singer between the early 1950s and mid-1970s, being described as "one of the great Italian American pop crooners",[1] and also became known as an actor, particularly for his role as singer Johnny Fontane in The Godfather.

  1. ^ Huey, Steve. "Al Martino Biography". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved April 26, 2015.