Bio
DJ/Promoter/Graphic Designer
A pioneer Vinyl DJ since '76 when he started as a mobile DJ and a club DJ since'78. In '77 he started DJ'ing at Phillips Dance Studio, the featured studio in "Saturday Night Fever" in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. In '78 his first club gig was at Fantasia, the areas most popular after hrs. In '80 he organized & hosted the College's first big dance party to be held in their seaside Cafeteria with 500 plus attendees. In late '80, Nino's mixed tapes were featured on the NYC radio's original 92KTU hosted by Carlos DeJesus. He then started The Midnight Music Company, a DJ/Entertainment business in 1988. Until 9/11, was employed for 4 years as resident DJ and promoter for lower Manhattan’s hottest Latin ‘after work’ party called “Mambo, Baby?” on Thursdays, at "The Greatest Bar On Earth” operated by “Windows On The World” Restaurant atop Tower #1 of The World Trade Center. The 'Mambo Baby' nights featured Salsa's greatest live shows on a weekly basis. Showcasing performers like Tito Rojas, Tony Vega, El Gran Combo, Tito Nieves, Miles Peña, Wayne Gorbea's 'Salsa Picante' and the legendary Johnny Pacheco, just to name a few. In early 2000 he was appointed to host and manage a new Friday night Old School Disco dance party, later to be called "Glitter" at 'The Greatest Bar'. His first hand Disco music knowledge played a big role in this new venture. He began contracting performers & seasoned DJ’s that later allowing him to host incredible weekly shows, boasting true disco artists like Tavares, The Trammps, Musique, Crown Heights Affair, BT Express, GQ, Brass Construction, Lolleata Halloway, France Joli, Debbie Jacobs, Carol Douglas & lots more, making the "Glitter" parties, truly 'Legendary'.
Since 9/11, he's had DJ gigs at NYC clubs like The World, Saci, Centro Fly, Webster Hall, Avalon, Copacabana & many more. Some interesting DJ contracts through his Midnight Music Co. included The South Street Seaport Music Cruises, The Grammys, and even MTV staff parties. International bookings in Santo Domingo, Cancun and Bongo's in Miami. Through Midnight Music productions, he’s hosted Hustle and Salsa events at high end established night spots; E’toile, The Russian Tea Room, Vudu Lounge, The El Flamingo and famous NYC landmark Tavern On The Green.
New York, NY United States
Member since: 22 Feb 2011
