Join Al and Mike as they dive into Al’s fascinating musical background, from his formative years playing on the Jersey Shore with fellow musicians like Bruce Kapler and a young Jon Bon Jovi, to his first encounters with Late-Night legends Paul Shaffer and Will Lee.

Discover how Al’s journey led him to become a supporting musician on Late Night with David Letterman, to how he got the gig as a regular player in the CBS Orchestra, endorsed by none other than David Letterman himself!

In this episode, we uncover some of the special musical moments Al has been a part of, including his legendary rendition of the iconic Matador fanfare that always played out Don Rickles, his being part of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame house band, and being regular golf buddies with Alan Kalter.

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