John di Martino is a composer, arranger, jazz pianist, record producer and educator, based in New York City. John composed the music for the documentary: “A Glimpse Of Paradise" aired on Europe’s Arte Channel. Mr. Di Martino's latest CD,’s are “Passion Flower” ( the music of Billy Strayhorn ), distributed by Sunnyside Records featuring Raul Midon, Eric Alexander, Boris Kozlov, and Lewis Nash ( 2020 ). “Mazel” ( Yiddish Songs, re-imagined ), with Janis Siegel and Cantor Daniel Krammer ( 2020 ) & “Cryin’ In My Whiskey” ( Country Songs ) with Janis Siegel ( 2021 ). John has recorded numerous CDs on the High Note and Venus Records (Japan) labels as a leader, and with Freddy Cole, Gloria Lynn, Houston Person, and Nicki Parrott. John’s discography includes Grammy-nominated CD’S: ”Love" ( Issac Delgado ), "Freddy Cole Sings Mr. B" and "Live And In Clave" ( Bobby Sanabria ). John di Martino was a long time member of Ray Barretto's "New World Spirit", He is a featured arranger and pianist on many of Ray Barretto's recordings including the grammy-nominated, CD: "Contact" and "Portraits In Jazz And Clave" ( featuring James Moody, Kenny Burrell, Joe Lovano, Steve Turre, and Eddie Gomez ). Born in Philadelphia, Pa in 1959, John studied with Jimmy Amadie, Lennie Tristano, and Don Sebesky.
"John's soul and being come straight through to his music, the jazz world needs him! " - Sheila Jordan ( NEA Jazz Master )
"John Di Martino is one of my absolute personal favorite pianists of today. His music is an honest outpouring of light!" - Benny Green
"John di Martino's middle name should be 'taste', for he conveys that quality in both solo and supportive roles, in jazz as well as Latin music." - Ray Barretto ( NEA Jazz Master )
