John di Martino
John di Martino is a composer, arranger, jazz pianist, producer and educator, based in New York City. He is described as a shape-shifter, for his creativity across musical genres. John composed the music for the documentary series: “A Glimpse Of Paradise ( Prospera Medienproduktion ) aired on Europe’s Arte Channel, and music for the video games: Batman: The Telltale Series Mr. Di Martino latest CD’s are: “Passion Flower” ( the music of Billy Strayhorn ), Featuring Raul Midon, Eric Alexander, Boris Kozlov,and Lewis Nash, and: “Mazel” ( Yiddish Songs, re-imagined ), with Janis Siegel and Cantor Daniel Krammer. https://mazelthealbum.com/
John has recorded numerous CDs on the High Note and Venus Records (Japan) labels as a leader, and with Freddy Cole, Gloria Lynn, Houston Person, and Nicki Parrott.
John’s discography includes Grammy-nominated CD’S: ”Love ( Issac Delgado ), Freddy Cole Sings Mr. B and Live And In Clave ( Bobby Sanabria ).
John di Martino was a long time member of Ray Barretto's New World Spirit, He is a featured arranger and pianist on many of Ray Barretto's recordings including the grammy-nominated, CD: Contact and Portraits In Jazz And Clave ( featuring James Moody, Kenny Burrell, Joe Lovano, Steve Turre, and Eddie Gomez ).
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Album Review
- Passion Flower: The Music of Billy Strayhorn by Dr. Judith Schlesinger
Multiple Reviews
Album Review
- Passion Flower: The Music of Billy Strayhorn by Jack Bowers
- Passion Flower: The Music of Billy Strayhorn by Dan Bilawsky
Interview
Multiple Reviews
- Two Tastes of Monk: Magical Mystery and Strayhornmonk
- Jazz Pianists: Russ Kassoff, John di Martino & Matt Savage
Album Review
- So In Love by Russ Musto
May 27, 2021
Requinte Trio 'The Northern Sea' With Janis Siegel, John Di Martino &...
March 28, 2009
Pianist John Di Martino Interviewed at AAJ
September 12, 2007
Barbara Fasano with the John Di Martino Trio Friday, October 5 ~ Sets @...
March 09, 2007
Barbara Fasano an Intimate Evening of Voice/Piano Duets with John Di...
John di Martino's middle name should be 'taste', for he conveys that quality in both solo and supportive roles, in jazz as well as latin music! - Ray Barretto ( NEA Jazz Master )
John di Martino is one of my absolute personal favorite pianists of today. I hope that the general public can have more opportunities to savor his music, his music is an honest outpouring of light. - Benny Green ( Jazz Pianist )
Primary Instrument
Piano
Willing to teach
Advanced only
Credentials/Background
John is now a faculty member of the Harbor Conservatory for the Performing Arts and the Brooklyn Conservatory where he is conducting workshops.
For information about the Harbor Conservatory call (212) 427-2244 (Ramon at ext. 572 or Soyla at ext. 555).
John is also accepting private students in jazz piano, theory and harmony.