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Greg Farnese
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About Me
Greg Farnese's voice is soulful and his phrasing of this inspired music is evocative and compelling. Greg’s reputation as a consummate performer is known throughout the region in both larger and smaller, more intimate settings.
Greg Farnese is a modern day throwback vocalist, a crooner, if you will. He reignites the treasured and timeless classics from the Great American Songbook and blends them with his unique interpretations of his modern-day favorites. A South Jersey native, Greg began his career in acting, and moved to Hollywood, California where he worked in theater, television and in films. Missing his roots, he ultimately moved back to the East Coast, where he started his own production company producing content for television, commercials, web content and documentaries. It was here in New Jersey, that his love of jazz and his vocal abilities took root and he began singing professionally. His soulful tone and inspired phrasing, as well as his reputation as a consummate performer, have produced a wide fan base of musicians and music lovers. In 2026, Greg released “Oh No, I'm In Love Again” on Imani Records produced by three-time Grammy nominated Orrin Evans, who also performs on the album. The album blends original material with familiar popular songs reimagined through fresh jazz arrangments. Greg Farnese is proud to have shared the bandstand, with renown jazz artists such as John Colianni, Tom Lawton, Orrin Evans, Billy Stritch, John DiMartino, Rick Germanson, Jeff Franzel, Aaron Graves, Dave Hartl , Luke Carlos O'Reilly, Dean Schneider, Chris Simonini, Jim Holton, Tom Adams, Larry McKenna, Lee Smith, Mike Boone , Andy Lalasis, Madison Rast, Paul Bollenback, Sonny Troy, Victor North, John David Simon ,Gene Perla, Wayne Henderson, Grant MacAvoy, Leon Jordan, Sr., Duane Eubanks, Byron Landham, Tim Warfield & Behn Gillece. Greg’s tremendous fan base and popularity have allowed him the opportunity to delight fans in several venues. He currently plays in some of the most celebrated clubs and restaurants on the East Coast, including The Hard Rock Casino (AC) , Winnie's Jazz Club (NYC), The Ivy Room (NYC) Swing 46 (NYC), Chelsea Table & Stage (NYC) South Jazz Club, Chris’ Jazz Café, South Jazz Kitchen, Milkboy, Parx Casino, Cellar Dog (PHL) as well as popular festivals such as the Exit 0 Jazz Festival in Cape May, NJ His fans and fellow musicians continue to inspire him enhance his passion and love for Jazz.
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This page was last updated on 2026-09-03.
