John Colianni

Artist: John Colianni

Similar Artists:

Oscar Peterson, David Matthews, Hal Galper, Bennie Green, Bud Powell

Influenced By:

Art Tatum, Lionel Hampton

Performed Songs By:

Gus Kahn

Worked With:

Donny Osborne, John Leitham, Mel Tormé, Carl Jefferson

Born: 1963, Paterson, NJ
Active: '80s, '90s, 2000s
Genres: Jazz
Instrument: Piano
Representative Albums: "Blues-O-Matic", "Maybeck Recital Hall Series, Vol. 37

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Piano. Steady mainstream player, noteworthy for excellent rhythmic skills. His tastes are even further in past than most neoboppers, reaching to swing and big band era for inspiration, as well as early days of bop. ~ Ron Wynn, All Music Guide

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John Colianni (born 1962, Paterson, New Jersey) is an American Jazz pianist, soloist, band leader, recording artist and accompanist. Recorded John Colianni (debut album) Blues-O-Matic and Live at the Maybeck for Concord Records. At nineteen, toured the world as Lionel Hampton's pianist. Was Mel Tormé's pianist for several years. Has recorded with Mel Tormé, Lionel Hampton, Cleo Laine, Emily Remler and many others. Currently serves as pianist for the Les Paul quartet. Original name: John Colaianni, dropped one 'a' in last name. Son of author/activist, James F. Colaianni.

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