Louisiana Association for Jazz Education
		Frank Mannino                                             Inducted 2006 Frank Mannino was inspired into music by his famous uncle Santo Pecora, the great jazz trombonist.   As a child, Frank's primary instruments were comb and tissue paper, cardboard box and rubber bands.   He eventually graduated to clarinet, saxophone and flute and performed with Santo's band and others before committing to education. Mannino's path of education includes Warren Easton High School, the University of Southwestern Louisiana (1 year),  Radio Operator (Ensign in the Maritime Service), Loyola University (BME), and Louisiana State University (MME). Frank was band director at Holy Name of Mary High School, Ridgewood Prep, Holy Cross High, East Jefferson High, and T. H. Harris Junior High over a span of 37 years. During this time, Frank organized the Frankie Mann Orchestra, performing casual engagements in and out of New Orleans and playing and conducting for personalities such as Sid Ceasar, Regis Philbert, Frankie Valon, Jack Carter, Henny Youngman, Perry Como, Bob Hope, Doc Severinsen and many others.  He has also performed with the New Orleans Summer Pops, the New Orleans Symphony and the New Orleans Opera Association.  Frankie Mann is also considered one of the top Mardi Gras Tableau Conductors at this time. Professional memberships include LMEA, MENC, LBA (Past President), Phi Beta Mu, Phi Mu Alpha-Sinfonia, ASBDA, and AF of M Local 174-496. Many will remember Frank's major contribution to Louisiana as an introducer of jazz band to LMEA.  He served as the first chairman of Jazz Band for the All-State panel and brought the National Association of Jazz to Louisiana, also serving as its first President.  He has served as clinician, adjudicator, and conductor for Honor Symphonic and Jazz Bands throughout the state of Louisiana.