Anthony Sebastian Campise, also known as Tony Campise, born on January 22, 1943, in Houston, Texas, was an American jazz musician. He began his musical education at age 13, studying alto saxophone and clarinet with Hal Tennyson, later learning improvisation from Jerry Coker and Lee Konitz. Campise's first notable work as a saxophonist was in Houston with Don Cannon (1962–65) and Paul Schmitt (1967–71). In early 1974, he joined the Stan Kenton Orchestra, becoming a featured soloist on albums such as Stan Kenton Plays Chicago (1974) and Fire, Fury & Fun (1975). Campise settled in Austin, Texas, in 1984, performing at local jazz clubs and backing artists like Frank Sinatra and Sarah Vaughan. He released five albums in the 1990s, including Once in a Blue Moon (1990), which was nominated for a Grammy. Campise died on March 7, 2010, following complications from a brain hemorrhage. His remains are displayed at Austin's Elephant Room jazz club.
