Joseph Giuseppe De Gregorio
@joeg · Jazz Piano, Vocals, Composition, Production, Arranging, Musical Education · Rome, Chicago, Casablanca, New York
Bio
Pianist, composer, vocalist, author and producer, first prize in the Luca Flores Jazz piano competition (Florence, 2009) and first prize in the International Competition for Jazz Soloists of Montecarlo (Monaco, 2015) Giuseppe, aka "Joe" De Gregorio, has been active on the International Jazz scene for over ten years on three continents, Europe, North Africa and the United States (New York) where he performed with Jonathan
Blake (Blue Note artist), Joel Frahm and Ari Hoenig.
Bandleader of several bands including his own trio, he has recorded six self-produced albums to date collaborating with international Jazz artists including drummer Greg Hutchinson, guitarist David Reinhardt (Django's nephew) and Israeli bassist Yoni Zelnik (ECM recording artist).
During his international career Joe has performed at the Parco della Musica in Rome (2019), Jamboree Jazz Club (Barcelona), Sunside Jazz Club (Paris), Salle Gaveau (Paris), Bravo Jazz Club (Brussels), Princess Grace Theater (Montecarlo), Villa des arts of Rabat and Casablanca (Morocco), Rockwood Music Hall (New York), Bonafide Jazz club by Richard Bona, (New York) Saint Peter's Jazz Vespers (New York).
Winner of three international scholarships for the study of jazz piano and music
improvised at: The Academy of Music and Drama (Gothenburg, Sweden), Berklee College of Music (Boston, USA), The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music (New York, USA), had distinguished mentors including: Ramberto Ciammarughi, Karel Boehlee, John Taylor, Serge Lazarevitch, Reggie Workman, Cecil Bridgewater, Danilo Perez, Victor Wooten.
- Venues and Festivals (worldwide performances as pianist-vocalist) -
As bandleader;
(Italy - 2009 to 2019)
Giuseppe De Gregorio Trio (Alexanderplatz Jazz Club, Rome) Giuseppe De Gregorio piano solo (Teatro Arciliuto, Rome); Giuseppe De Gregorio & Mauro Battisti duo (Premio Luca Flores, Teatro del Maggio MusicaleFiorentino, Florence); Joe De Gregorio Freedom Trio showcase (Auditorium Parco della Musica di Roma).
(Monaco, Monte Carlo - 2012 to 2015)
Selected for three consecutive times as finalist for the International competition for Jazz Soloists, performing as piano trio leader at Theatre Princesse Grace.
(Paris, France - 2013 to 2015)
Giuseppe DeGregorio Trio (Sunside Jazz Club); Duo Tema ( Sunside Jazz Club) The Paris Gospel Jam (Sunside Jazz Club); Ner Tamid Quintet (Les Disquaires, Longjumeau Jazz); resident band leader and vocalist with Paris Gospel Jam (Cave du 38 Riv,2012-2015); Duo Tema (59 Rivoli).
(New York - 2016 to 2019)
Resident band leader, pianist and vocalist at Richard Bona’s Bonafide Jazz Club with The NYC Gospel Jazz Syndicate (May 2016 to February 2017) Giuseppe De GregorioGospel Jazz Quartet (Saint Peter’s Jazz Vespers, NYC); Joe De Gregorio & The NYC Brotherhood feat. Ari Hoenig (Rockwood Music Hall, June 19th 2019). The Joe De Gregorio Reunion trio, feat. Ike Sturm and Roberto Giaquinto (Gin Fizz Harlem, NYC).
(Morocco - 2009 to 2020)
Giuseppe De Gregorio trio (Le Petit Rocher, Casablanca); Giuseppe De Gregorio feat. Majid Bekkas (Villa des Arts de Rabat); Giuseppe De Gregorio trio (Villa des Arts deCasablanca). Five nights per week resident pianist and vocalist at Sofitel Casablanca, Morocco (October 2019 to January2020); weekly resident trio pianist with Joe De Gregorio Casablanca Jazz Trio and at Ricks Café (October 2019 to February 2020).
As sideman;
(Barcelona, Spain 2007) Guillermo Carrizo Jazz quartet (Jamboree Jazz Club). (Italy - 2008 to 2009) Mediterranean Quartet (Villa Celimontana Jazz Festival, Roma; Giardini di Ortigia, Siracuse) . (Paris, France 2013) The Gospel Sisters(Salle Gaveau). (Brussel, Belgium 2015) Matia Levrero Jazz Quintet (Bravo Jazz Club). (New York - 2019) Ike Sturm Jazz Ensemble feat. Jonathan Blake and Joel Fram (Saint Peter’s Jazz Vespers, NYC).
- Discography (recording artist portfolio) -
Recordings as composer and band leader;
"Pictures of Life" (Giuseppe de Gregorio Trio, Turin 2009);
https://www.reverbnation.com/giuseppedegregorio/album/217658-giuseppe-de-gregorio-trio-pictures
"In His Presence" (Piano Solo, Paris2014);
https://open.spotify.com/album/2un7PZ6VaX7lcj7wSDG2cy?si=R2S8xPqpQVuMgYoS_iT9Rw
"The Gospel Jazz Syndicate" (Rome, 2015);
https://www.reverbnation.com/2486922/album/126563
"The Paris Sessions" feat. Yoni Zelnik, Philippe Soirat, Mae Defais, Jessy Elsa Palma and David Reinhardt (Paris, 2019).
Recordings as co-leader;
"First Step" (Duo Tema) with French Jazz guitarist Jean Chaumont (Paris 2013);
"Intencional" with Mexican Vocalist Claudia Ramos (Monterrey, México 2017).
https://itunes.apple.com/fr/album/intencional-ep/1358024329
- Transcontinental projects as producer, pianist, vocalist and Artistic Director -
*Fragile (Yet Strong Together) to be released by Sting's publisher (Sony Music) on July 31st 2021.
https://soundcloud.com/giuseppe-de-gregorio-1/fragileyet-strong-together
*Brotherhood (We shall conquer hatred)
https://soundcloud.com/giuseppe-de-gregorio-1/brotherhood-we-shall-conquer-hatred
- Portfolio as Composer and Educator -
*Anthropologies (24 variations on Anthropology) dedicated to Charlie Parker
*24 Progressive Etudes on Giant Steps
*32 Blues Variations (32 piano etudes for the Classical and Jazz pianist)
*The Legacy: 4 Movements for Jazz and Symphonic Ensemble (co-written with Amine Medbouh)
*Catalogue of 60+ original compositions (Jazz, Pop, Bossa Nova, Soul, Gospel, Funk, Hip hop, Cinematic and more)
https://www.reverbnation.com/giuseppedegregorio
- Community Leadership -
Founder of the Paris Gospel Jam (Paris, France 2012-2015)
Founder of the Gospel Jazz Syndicate (New York, USA 2016-2017),
hosted for six months on an artistic residency at the Bonafide Club, owned by the famous Cameroonian bass player Richard Bona back in 2016.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55_Q_E8Vv3A
Founder of Brotherhood AfroMed Jazz Network (worldwide, 2020)
- Performances available on YouTube -
Piano solo & vocals
"Besame Mucho" (Rick's cafe, Casablanca)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TwnEeW7r4o
"I'm in the Mood for Love" (Rick's café, Casablanca)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8GJ3JtNP2A
Piano trio (as leader)
"Solar" (Villa des Arts, Rabat )
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVBJmPjoQc4
"Come Holy Spirit" (Parco della Musica, Roma - Stagione delle Arti)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FOISopj-zs
"Blue in Green" (Rick's café, Casablanca)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMTi4GlOZDQ
"Settembre" - (Luca Flores Jazz piano competition)
Ensembles (as leader & sideman)
"Brotherhood" (Berklee Maestri, studio performance)
"Song of Hope" - Ner Tamid Quintet (Longjumeau Jazz)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zL2eCx8jaPQ
"Father's Blues" - Ner Tamid Quintet (Longjumeau Jazz)
"Shepard" - Ike Sturm Ensemble feat. Jonathan Blake & Joel Fram
(S. Peter's Jazz Vespers, NYC)
"Waltz for two" - Mediterranean Quartet (Siracusa Jazz, Italy)
Giuseppe De Gregorio with Anachronic Septet (Sunset-Sunside Jazz club, Paris)