Carl Ravazza

Carl Ravazza (July 21, 1910 – July 28, 1968), was an American violinist, vocalist and bandleader. Born in Alameda, California, Ravazza was a violinist who also started singing when he was in the Anson Weeks Orchestra He was later the lead violinist with Tom Coakley when he took over that band upon Coakley's retirement from the music business. The Carl Ravazza  Orchestra, with the theme song "Vieni Su", performed mainly in hotel venues in several cities in the United States. Ravazza later became a solo singer, settling in Reno, Nevada.

I remember the first time I saw him, mid 50's, I was out for an evening, went to Harold's Club, 7th floor, had a drink, sat back and relaxed, waiting for the entertainment. The houselights dimmed, "Vieni Su" could be heard, and from the back of the room, came this tuxedo clad singer. winding his way through the room, shaking some hands, and in general, endearing himself to the room. That was my first time to see and hear of Carl Ravazza. It was an evening of delightful songs, lilting melodies and golf stories, some really great golf stories.

Carl Ravazza was an entertainer, a genuine entertainer .... his one purpose, to entertain his audience. I have seen many in my time, some were there to be seen, some had no talent, but a name.  Some of his golf stories I remember to this day