Bob Alberti is an American pianist born in Brooklyn, New York in 1934. He attended P.S. 185 and Fort Hamilton High School, both in the Bay Ridge section of Brooklyn. His paternal family was a long line of musicians beginning with the Alberti Family Orchestra, seven people including his Great-Grandparents and their five offspring, all of whom were accomplished musicians. His father was an orchestra leader in the 1930s so it naturally led him into a life in the music industry. His mentor was jazz pianist Teddy Wilson, with whom he studied at a young age. He formed his first little combo at age 14 and that group played at restaurants and associations in the New York area. At age 16 he joined Charlie Spivak's orchestra, one of the "name bands" of the day. From there he also played with the bands of Louis Prima, Jerry Gray and Les Brown While still in New York he formed a jazz trio and played in Greenwich Village nightclubs. For a period of about five years he was actively playing with the "society bands" of the New York area, playing weddings, debutante parties and all sorts of various engagements. 

January 1st, 1934 in Brooklyn (Age 90)