Father John DAmico

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Born: June 20, 1939 Primary Instrument: Piano

”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.

Last Updated: April 21, 2013

Primary Instrument:
Piano

Location:
Philadelphia, PA

Willing to teach:
Advanced students only.

Credentials/Background:
Over 30 years of private instruction. Also teach a college level course in Jazz history.

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