[1] Porcino began playing professionally in 1943, and played in many of the big bands of the 1940s and 1950s, including those of Georgie Auld, Louis Prima, Jerry Wald, Tommy Dorsey, Gene Krupa, and Chubby Jackson.
[3] In the 1950s, he played with Pete Rugolo, Count Basie, Elliot Lawrence, and Charlie Barnet.
[3] In the 1970s, he formed his own big band, who recorded behind Mel Torme, in addition to their own work.
[3] In the 1970s, Porcino moved to Germany, leading big bands there for two decades.
[2][4][5] With Mose Allison With Louis Bellson With Benny Carter With Gil Fuller With Dizzy Gillespie With Stan Kenton With Junior Mance With Johnny Mandel With Shelly Manne With Mark Murphy With Charlie Parker With Buddy Rich with Shorty Rogers With Pete Rugolo With Lalo Schifrin With Mel Tormé With Gerald Wilson