clockwise from top left: Gene Antonio, Tony Freda, Ralph Conti, Emanuele Alfano & Charles Sousa.

The Preludes (Newark, NJ)

Personnel :

Emanuele Alfano

Gene Antonio

Tony Freda

Ralph Conti

Charles Sousa

Biography :

Emanuele Alfano beginning with the Italian American Feast Bands while still in high school in Jersey City.  He was the lead singer in a variety of musical groups, including The Preludes from West Side High School. The Preludes were composed by Gene Antonio , Tony Freda , Ralph Conti , Emanuele Alfano & Charles Sousa. They perform locally but will never have the opportunity to record their music.

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