John Rotella

American session musician and songwriter, played saxophone, clarinet and flute. Among other he was involved in various Frank Zappa recordings.
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Johnny Rotella was born in Jersey City and grew up in North Bergen, New Jersey where he began his music career in his teens, playing clarinet and saxophone with many bands.
During World War II, he was with the 389th ASF Band stationed at Ft. Monmouth, New Jersey.