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Chris DeVito

Chris DeVito is a jazz pianist, leader and educator born and based in the greater New York City metropolitan area.

About Me

Chris DeVito is a jazz pianist born New York City into a family of avid jazz fans and musicians and has played the piano nearly every day since he inherited a piano from his grandfather, a stride pianist, at age 3. His earliest jazz influence was his other grandfather, an accomplished jazz bassist. He regularly performs at various jazz venues, restaurants, churches, and private events throughout the greater New York City metropolitan area for many years. He has been playing piano at Liberty Corner Presbyterian Church for 20 years and conducted a series of solo piano concerts and lectures for the 125th birthday of stride pianist James P. Johnson sponsored by the New Brunswick Jazz Project. Chris has performed with Greg Grispart, the Frank Grasso Quintet, the Spirit of Life Ensemble, Dr. AALi's Twilight Jazz Band, John Lenis, Audra Mariel, Gavin Davies, Gerry Cappuccio, Joe Peterson, Mike Noordzy, Jeff Lopez, Hilliard Green, Curtis Lundy, Ian Kenselaar, Danielle Illario, Michael Logon, Angela Hendryx, Chris Berger among many others. Chris gives private piano lessons, is the founder of Blue Truffle Music, LLC, a small independent music company dedicated to the “Art of Fine Jazz” and is the treasurer of the New Brunswick Jazz Project. For additional information and upcoming gigs, please visit https://www.ChrisDeVitoJazz.com.

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My House Concert Story

Hosted and performed at several jazz parties.

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