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A Swinging World: The Life & Career of Buddy Greco


  • Courtney Newman, Director/Producer
  • Joy Ryan, Producer

Buddy Greco with Frank Sinatra giving him a kiss on the cheek

About the Project

This documentary tells the story of Buddy Greco, a legendary but under recognized figure in American music whose career spanned seven decades. From his South Philadelphia roots to performing with icons like Benny Goodman, Frank Sinatra, and Nat King Cole, Greco bridged eras of jazz, swing, and popular music, leaving a lasting imprint on 20th-century American culture. Yet his story has largely remained untold, overshadowed by contemporaries with greater mainstream fame.

Central to the narrative is Greco’s tumultuous life and legendary temper, interwoven with the glamour and challenges of a personal life , Las Vegas showrooms, touring life, and musical innovation, brings emotional depth and immediacy to the broader historical and cultural context.