Born: 1988 Primary Instrument: Sax, tenor
John Petrucelli is a jazz saxophonist and composer who began the foundation for his musical career at age 11 in the night club scene in Trenton, New Jersey. He earned his MM in Jazz Studies at Rutgers University, studying with Ralph Bowen, Stanley Cowell, Charles Tolliver and Conrad Herwig. Petrucelli performs monthly at Somethin' Jazz Club in NYC and throughout the tri-state area.
Awards:
2010 Gerry Mulligan Excellence in Jazz Performance and
Composition Award
Last Updated: February 24, 2013
“...Emerging tenor star John Petrucelli had a fabulous long improv solo as the
rest of the ensemble played the melody on an old up tempo arrangement of
ʻBody and Soulʼ...”- Frank Mulvaney, Jersey Jazz February 2011 Issue.
Primary Instrument:
Sax, tenor
Location:
Cranbury, NJ
Willing to teach:
Intermediate to advanced students
Credentials/Background:
2010 Gerry Mulligan Excellence in Jazz Performance and
Composition Award
Graduate of the University of Virginia
M.M Candidate Jazz Studies, Rutgers University
Over 5 years teaching experience
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