Other Works
In print...
Perfect Harmony: Singing Groups of the 20th Century. By Richard Grudens, with a forward by Patty Andrews. John contributed an essay to this book about Al Alberts and the Four Aces. Published in 2012.
Sinatra's Singing. By Richard Grudens, with a forward by Jerry Vale. John contributed an essay to this book. Published in 2010.
Mr. Rhythm: A Tribute to Frankie Laine. By Richard Grudens, with a forward by Clint Eastwood. John contributed an essay to this book. Published in 2009.
When Jolson Was King. By Richard Grudens, with a forward by Frankie Laine. John contributed an essay to this book. Published in 2006.
The Return of Reno Martin. A novel written by John.
John F. Kennedy and the Early 60's: A Remembrance. In this article, John discusses John F. Kennedy's promise for the 1960's. The article was published in Vintage Magazine, Philadelphia News Gleaner and Philadelphia Daily News (abridged version).
On stage...
Something for Hannah. A musical play. John wrote the words and music to sixteen original songs, book by Melpo Dennis Scotese.
The Retirement Party. John's one act play about the end of a mobster's career.
Other instrumental Compositions...
Cancion Tangoesque. A string quartet.
Prelude For Piano. A composition for solo piano.