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Pianist John Di Martino Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
March 31, 2009
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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

vocals
1921 - 2017

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Diane Schuur

vocals
b.1953

" data-original-title="" title="">Diane Schuur and

Billy Eckstine

vocals
1914 - 1993

" data-original-title="" title="">Billy Eckstine. His talents as a pianist and arranger can be heard on recordings with

Freddy Cole

piano
1931 - 2020

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Gloria Lynne

vocals
b.1931

" data-original-title="" title="">Gloria Lynne and

Grady Tate

drums
1932 - 2017

" data-original-title="" title="">Grady Tate. Noted for his versatility, di Martino has also performed and recorded with such notables as

Kenny Burrell

guitar, electric
b.1931

" data-original-title="" title="">Kenny Burrell,

James Moody

woodwinds
1925 - 2010

" data-original-title="" title="">James Moody,

Joe Lovano

drums
b.1952

" data-original-title="" title="">Joe Lovano, the late

David "Fathead" Newman

saxophone, tenor
1933 - 2009

" data-original-title="" title="">David "Fathead" Newman,

Pat Martino

guitar
1944 - 2021

" data-original-title="" title="">Pat Martino,

Paquito D'Rivera

clarinet
b.1948

" data-original-title="" title="">Paquito D'Rivera and

Houston Person

saxophone, tenor
b.1934

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AAJ contributor Marcia Hillman spoke with di Martino about his background, Studying with Lennie Tristano, and the importance of the lyric when interpreting a song - whether or not it's a vocal interpretation.

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