Jazz Articles about Sergio Salvatore

Sergio Salvatore: Dark Sand

by A. Lienhard
March 15, 2009

Sergio Salvatore first appeared on the national jazz scene in 1992 as an 11 year-old prodigy, recording for GRP records. Paired with stars of the day including Michael Brecker, Chick Corea and Gary Burton, his debut bristled with the stellar musicianship and polish one would expect from the Grusin-Rosen label. In a surprising turn however, Salvatore stopped recording after only a few albums. The well-rounded pianist wanted to focus on getting his undergraduate degree in Computer Science, despite being a ...