One of the finest pianists of his generation...
One of the finest pianists of his generation, having recorded thirteen albums as a leader, Joey Calderazzo has traveled the road from child prodigy to in-demand session musician to elite member of the finest ensembles in jazz. He's accompanied the music's geniuses, from Michael Brecker and Branford Marsalis to Jack DeJohnette and Dave Holland. Throughout his journey, Calderazzo has boldly explored his own psyche and his place in the world, as a composer, improvisor, band member, and leader.
Calderazzo's long running trio, which recently recorded Live From The Cotton Club Tokyo, Volume I, is his place of relaxation and exploration, where improvisation is key, freedom is the norm, and swing is absolute. Joined by bassist Orlando Le Fleming and drummer Donald Edwards, Calderazzo examines original material and choice cover renditions in a live performance inspired by his prodigiously broad approach to jazz.
2018
This recording is superb example of the virtuosity of a live piano trio. Taken from his four night run at the iconic Cotton Club, Tokyo, Japan in February 2017, this is Joey Calderazzo at his best. The spontaneity, virtuosity and playfulness of the trio is found throughout this performance. Featuring five original compositions and one cover, this is a shining example of the piano trio format; full of expression, musical charm and just plain fun!
2015
Joey has delivered us a gorgeous and passionate recording joined by bassist Orlando le Fleming and drummer Adam Cruz.
The recording is an amazing document of his musical process and a milestone of his progress, synthesizing his decades of creativity into something new, sublime, and supremely centered as a composer, improviser and bandleader.
2011
Saxophonist Branford Marsalis and pianist Joey Calderazzo pair up for the ruminative yet adventurous 2011 duo date Songs of Mirth and Melancholy. While both musicians are clearly jazz titans, here the focus is on sympathetic, creative interaction and honest readings of the melodic classical music-inflected material. – CD Universe
2007
Joey Calderazzo’s Amanecer is mostly a solo piano recording. Calderazzo strides effectively on “Midnight Voyage,” puts plenty of emotion into Michael Brecker’s “Sea Glass,” and comes up with intriguing ideas throughout his “Toonay.” ... Every selection on this well-conceived project has its purpose and is memorable in its own way. Highly recommended. - Scott Yanow, CD Universe
For his new album, Joey Calderazzo aimed to capture the spontaneity of a concert in a renowned club. “I love studio trio records, the ones I grew up listening to, but I’d rather do it live,” the pianist said, referring to Live From The Cotton Club, Tokyo, Volume I (Dot Time). “I wanted to put out a project that documents where I’m at as a player today. It was my idea to call it Volume I, because I plan on doing it again.”
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Last week, when I spoke for the first time with Joey Calderazzo, the world-class American jazz pianist let everything hang out. Which, if you know his unfettered, always genuine, go-for-it playing, shouldn’t be a surprise.
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This recording is a superb example of the virtuosity of a tight piano trio.Taken from his four night run at the iconic Cotton Club, Tokyo, Japan in February 2017, this is Joey Calderazzo at his best.
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Branford Marsalis returns to the Harris Center with his jazz quartet, featuring pianist Joey Calderazzo, bassist Eric Revis and drummer Justin Faulkner
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Live from the Pizza Express Jazz Club
Joey Calderazzo Trio at the PizzaExpress Jazz Club
Joey Calderazzo Trio in Zagreb Croatioa November 2017
JOEY CALDERAZZO TRIO : COTTON CLUB JAPAN 2018
