S.J. Montalbano, a local legend in the music business and beloved character about town, died early Wednesday morning of heart failure at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 84.

Once upon a time, a very young keyboard player (we won’t mention just how young) began playing a solo gig at the Savoy in Rome. Now, over three decades later, Rick Montalbano is still holding on to ...

S.J. Montalbano, a local legend in the music business and beloved character about town, has died. He was 84. Montalbano’s achievements in music include producing Dale & Grace’s “I’m Leaving It Up to ...