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John di Martino
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 ).
Born in Philadelphia, Pa in 1959, John studied with Jimmy Amadie, Lennie Tristano, and Don Sebesky.
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Synia Carroll: Water is My Song
by Nicholas F. Mondello
Water is My Song, from Sarasota-based vocalist Synia Carroll, sends up ten terrific vocals, tasteful solos and surprises. Water-related selections and themes span across the date wherein Carroll and her team of fine players hit on the classics, hand-picked gems and uniquely presented traditional fare. “Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea" starts things swinging with Carroll's “Great Divas of Jazz"-inspired pipes swaying and over a laid-back rhythm bed. Guest artist Houston Person offers a tasty ...
Continue ReadingSynia Carroll: Water is My Song
by Pierre Giroux
Vocalist Synia Carroll's Water is My Song is a journey through musical fluidity. She gracefully navigates the currents of jazz with a collection of offbeat compositions inspired by the ebb and flow of water. The album is enriched by an ensemble of stellar musicians including pianist John Di Martino, bassist Kenny Davis and drummer Jerome Jennings with guests including the impeccable tenor saxophonist Houston Person on two tracks. The ten-track set opens with the Harold Arlen/Eric ...
Continue ReadingAndrea Wolper: Wanderlust
by Jerome Wilson
Andrea Wolper is an active jazz singer, composer, and educator but this album is her first recording since 2011. On it, she reestablishes herself as a creative vocalist and arranger who can excel in many different styles. She also benefits from the support of excellent musicians such as reed player Jeff Lederer and violinist Charles Burnham. Wolper performs several of her own compositions as well as tunes by others such as Abbey Lincoln and Carole King. Among her ...
Continue ReadingAndrea Wolper: Wanderlust
by Dan Bilawsky
Itinerant creatives manifest in both literal and figurative terms. Yes, they most clearly present in true formal fashion, traveling from place to place, sharing their art wherever they may roam. But their venturesome virtues extend to the interior, too. In fact, what's often of the greatest importance and interest is the roving surrounding and propelling their work--exploration of narrow paths, walks through obscured alleys and hideaways, and time spent in secret sanctums that offer peace and space to think in ...
Continue ReadingJudy Niemack - Jay Clayton: Voices in Flight
by Katchie Cartwright
While veteran vocal improvisers Judy Niemack and Jay Clayton have known each other since the '70s, Voices in Flight marks their first time together in the studio. They have performed some of the album material in live shows since the early 2000s, including their medley of “Body and Soul" and Idrees Sulieman's gorgeous contrafact of it, “Orange Blossoms" ("With You"). Niemack sings the Sulieman tune, highlighting her craft in writing texts for instrumental jazz tunes that match the melodic inflections ...
Continue ReadingThe Harry Allen Orchestra: With Roses
by Pierre Giroux
Harry Allen is a tenor saxophonist's tenor saxophonist with an elegant tone and swinging style in the manner of Scott Hamilton, Lester Young or Ben Webster. He has a well-rounded discography of over 70 releases as a leader and many others as a sideman. Over the course of his prolific career, Allen has appeared with the likes of Rosemary Clooney, Tony Bennett, James Taylor and guitarists Bucky Pizzarelli and John Pizzarelli. In this release, With Roses, Allen applies his considerable ...
Continue ReadingMary Foster Conklin: These Precious Days
by Pierre Giroux
Mary Foster Conklin is a New York-based singer with an eclectic approach to the choices she makes in deciding upon a repetoire for her fifth release, These Precious Days. Unafraid to step outside the nine dots, she has focussed the project on lesser-known jazz and popular compositions by predominately female songwriters. Joining Conklin are a number of top shelf New York musicians including pianist and arranger John Di Martino, violinist Sara Caswell, bassist Ed Howard, drummer Vince Cherico, guitarist Guilherme ...
Continue ReadingRequinte Trio 'The Northern Sea' With Janis Siegel, John Di Martino & Nanny Assis!
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Scott Thompson Public Relations
A pianist from Philadelphia, a singer from Brooklyn and a percussionist from Bahia walk into a bar... Fingers, voices and rhythm. A lingering sweetness on your lips from the night before, and a quick inhale the morning after. The richness and passion of The Northern Sea. Pianist/arranger John di Martino hails from the City Of Brotherly Love, had learned his licks with the great Lennie Tristano and is one of the most in-demand accompanists for singers. Man, got some soul! ...
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Pianist John Di Martino Interviewed at AAJ
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All About Jazz
John di Martino is a New York area based pianist, composer, arranger and Venus recording artist. He is a sought after musical director and is in demand by many singers as an accompanist, having accompanied such singers as Jon Hendricks, Sylvia Sims, Diane Schuur and Billy Eckstine. His talents as a pianist and arranger can be heard on recordings with Freddy Cole, Gloria Lynne and Grady Tate. Noted for his versatility, di Martino has also performed and recorded with such ...
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Barbara Fasano with the John Di Martino Trio Friday, October 5 ~ Sets @ 8PM & 9:30 Enzo's Jazz Room @ Jolly Hotel Madison
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Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
BARBARA FASANO with THE JOHN DI MARTINO TRIO FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5 ~ SETS @ 8PM & 9:30 ENZO'S JAZZROOM@ JOLLY HOTEL MADISON 22 East 38 Street @ Madison Avenue / Whaler Bar Barbara Fasano, vocals John di Martino, piano Sean Smith, bass Tim Horner, percussion $15 music charge, 1 drink min. 212.802.0600 “Taste, built-in dramatic chops, the ability to manipulate ...
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Barbara Fasano an Intimate Evening of Voice/Piano Duets with John Di Martino, Piano Sunday, March 18 @ 7PM at the Metropolitan Room
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Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
"Taste, built-in dramatic chops, the ability to manipulate time, and, above all, respect for lyrics..." --JazzTimes THE NEW YORK SUN: “a charismatic stylist who effectively channels the living spirits of the great ber-divas Lena Horne and Barbra Streisand." Barbara Fasano 2007 Back Stage Bistro Award Winner returns to Metropolitan Room in a new set ~ “ROUND ABOUT" An intimate evening ofvoice/piano duets with John di Martino, piano Sunday, March 18 @ 7pm Songs by ...
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"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.
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