Father John D'Amico Trio April 3, 2010

CONCERT - $16 Advance/$20 Door, 8:00 pm

Father John" is considered one Philadelphia's outstanding Jazz Composers, Lyricist and Pianists. He has been playing piano since he was six and Jazz since he was 17. An ordained priest, he traded his pulpit for a piano and the rest is history. He has performed with major Jazz Greats: Lionel Hamptom, vocalist Etta Jones, bassist Charles Fambrough, and saxophonists, Jimmy Oliver, and Lou Tobakin. The great drummer, "Philly Joe" Jones, was a featured member of The "Father John" D'Amico Trio. "Father John" was a 1989 recipient of the John Coltrane Award for Outstanding Achievement in Jazz.

Bass- Kenny Davis is an accomplished student of Charles Fambrough and Tyrone Brown. He has performed with jazz greats Mickey Rocker. Odeen Pope. Bootsie Barnes, Eddie Green, as well as recorded with "Father John" D'Amico, "Live At the Bride" - "Street Blues" - "Darius Walk"- "Father John and His Ladies"

Drums-Larry DiTommaso is no stranger to the recording and performing world of jazz. Neither are he and "Father John" strangers. Their friendship and music experiences go back to highschool. Larry, as well as being a great drummer, is a published composer. A former member of the team of Dino and DiTommaso, their songs have been recorded by major artists; Jermaine Jackson, (platinum record, ASCAP award winning; "Do What You Do") Peabo Bryson, and George Benson. Larry's credits include writing for the motion picture and TV industry. Larry is also an excellent pianist, which gives him an extra edge with his musical and rhythmic feel for the drums. He recorded with "Father John" on his debut album "Live at the Painted Bride" and wrote "20th Century Sox" Larry's new 2009 release is "On the Right Track" with his old writing pal Ralph Dino.

The Father John" D'Amico Trio recently performed at Zanzibar Blue, Philadelphia, PA 2005 and with a Quintet and Vocalist. TheTrio performed in Europe at the Majestic Hotel in Cannes, France at Midem 2000, where "Father John" astounded and enthralled audiences. His long-time notable bassist, Kenny Davis, and the outstanding jazz chanteuse Ella Csircsu accompanied him. They were well received by the European press and broadcasting media.

The Trio has performed at the West End Cafe, and the Village Gate in New York City, and all of the well known clubs and major hotels of Philadelphia and the surrounding area. "Father John" D'Amico has been featured as a solo performer, as well as with his Trio, on the major Philadelphia Television Stations' morning and Sunday shows, and Public Television.

In 1993 the Father John D'Amico Trio was the first group outside the classical venue to perform at the highly acclaimed Woodmere Art Museum series "Music at an Exhibition". The concert was such a success that they were immediately asked to return in April 1994.
Father John" D'Amico and his Trio have had numerous concerts broadcast live on radio stations WRTI, WHYY, and WPEN. They have participated in several Philadelphia area based Jazz Vespers, including Old Pine, and Haddonfield Presbyterian and The Philadelphia Art Museum's Wednesday evening series; as well as the Presidential Jazz Weekend (PECO Jazz Weekend) and the Mellon Jazz Festival.

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