Biography

Adrian Rollini was born on June 28, 1903 in New York, USA. He died on May 15, 1956 in Homestead, Florida, USA.

Child prodigy on piano. Also played xylophone, later adding base saxophone to his repertoire. First came to note as a member of the California Ramblers, the most prolific recording band of the 1920's and early 30's.

His 1933 band included among the sidemen Bunny Berigan, Charlie Barnet, Jack Teagarden and Bud Freeman. In 1935, Adrian Rollini & His Tap Room Gang had Wingy Manone in its lineup.