The Commanders Big Band was formed by drummer Eddie Grady and Tutti Camarata as a recording project and "road band." Eddie Grady was a child star drummer who moved through many bands before becoming an established studio session drummer. His studio experience led to the formation of The Commanders with "Tutti Camarata. This CD of recordings from 1953-55 features the Personnel: Trumpets: Billy Butterfield, Andy Ferretti, Carle Poole Trombones: Bob Cutshall, Phil Giardina, Lou McGarrity, Jack Sarrerfield, Saxes: Hymie Shertzer (Aalto/Baritone) Al Klink (Tenor/Bass) Piano: Bernie Leighton Guitar: Carmen Mastren Bass: Bob Haggart or Sandy Bloch Drums: Eddy Grady Arrangements Tutti Camarata except March Of The Commanders - Neal Hefti