Johnny Mandolin was born in an East Coast Italian neighborhood,

and grew up listening to all the wonderful classic Italian songs

from birth.  At six years old, he picked up a mandolin and learned to play.

Times were tough back then, and many people tried to influence the youth of the neighborhood as they struggled in their daily existence.  Johnny Mandolin was no exception.

Being 100% Italian-American, from an Italian neighborhood, there were many who tried to influence him to take the “easy way”, join the wrong people and do the wrong thing.  But he believed in the true old ways and making his money honestly, so he picked up a mandolin instead. He went on to play throughout the Italian neighborhood, and later with his recordings, in many Italian neighborhoods across the USA.  Now he is nationally known for his mandolin and his music.  His instrumental CDs appear in countless TV and film soundtracks. His Italian and jazz CDs are often heard in Italian restaurants and cafés as well. This CD was recorded live in studio.

Johnny Mandolin a favorite of those who live in Little Italy, and in Italian households all over the US. He can be seen performing often in Little Italy NY at E. Rossi’s & Company’s store in Little Italy, NY, Florio’s Restaurant in Little Italy, and Arturo’s Coal Oven Pizza Restaurant in the West Village, NYC, on TV and radio, and many other places, playing his mandolin and playing best-loved classic Italian songs, as well as jazz standards.  He is also an accomplished jazz guitar player and has several jazz guitar CDs available.  Johnny Mandolin is a frequent guest-speaker, actor, and spokesman. 

Johnny Mandolin, AKA John Anello Jr. Esq, is President of Cexton Records, holds a Juris Doctor in Law with emphasis on Intellectual Property for Entertainment, and can be viewed at www.johnanello.com

For high-quality live music on CD, you can always count on Cexton Records

NEW

 from CEXTON RECORDS:

The new CD by

Johnny Mandolin

"La Voce Mia"

Mandolin and Orchestra

CLICK here to hear Finiculi Finicula from the new CD

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The Johnny Mandolin CD 

"The Complete Italian Soundtrack for your Life" is available from E. Rossi & Co. in Little Italy, 

Get both CDs at:

E. Rossi & Co.

  193 Grand St / New York, NY 10013

(212) 226-9254

Or from CEXTON RECORDS

www.cexton.com

For more information, CDs, and booking information,

e-mail or call

Cexton Records at

(949) 766-1384

 e-mail: cextonrecords@aol.com

 website: www.cexton.com

to e-mail: Johnny Mandolin:

johnnymandolin@aol.com

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Johnny Mandolin Performances:

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Next performance:

Johnny Mandolin will perform during the

Christmas Tree Ceremony in Little Italy NYC  Dec 5th  

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www.centannibroadcasting.com

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 See Johnny on the Dolce Channel 

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Occassional Tuesday nights-Midnight

Listen for Johnny Mandolin on the air LIVE on the JOEY REYNOLDS SHOW.

www.WOR710.com

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Johnny Mandolin recently performed on a float in the parade to celebrate the 200 year anniversary of Old St. Patrick's Cathedral in Little Italy, NY.

On November 18th, Johnny Mandolin performed live for Councilman Alan Gerson on the dedication of the Mulberry St Library in Little Italy.

The event was very well attended, and several were honored and Proclamations were presented by Councilman Gerson.

Accompanied by guitarist Joe Callouri, Johnny Mandolin played many Italian favorite songs.

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Johnny Mandolin with Joey Reynolds- WOR RADIO 710 AM