Joe Graziosi - Woodwinds, piano
Joe Graziosi is a saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and bandleader based in New York City. Originally from Youngstown, Ohio, Graziosi has moved around A LOT since leaving his hometown. After visiting six of seven continents, touring for six years, and having living in a small village in England for a period of time, Joe decided to finally make the move to NYC to pursue his passion of jazz and classical music.
In 2013, Joe performed with Broadway leading man Norbert Leo Butz as part of “The Angel Band Project”, an organization that “uses music to promote healing, raise awareness and create positive social change for survivors of sexual violence.” Joe also performed in Sunrise, Florida with the students of Majory Stoneman Douglas High School as part of “From Broadway With Love: A Benefit Concert for Parkland, USA” to help promote gun control advocacy.
Now, Graziosi leads his quartet every Tuesday night at the legendary Minton’s Playhouse in Harlem, has served as music supervisor on a few upcoming albums featuring Broadway stars, and performs regularly around the city as a sideman. Graziosi has performed with: Peter Erskine, The Cab Calloway Orchestra, Robin Eubanks, Bill Holman, Bobby Floyd, Anthony Wonsey, The Drifters, Norbert Leo Butz, and more.
Joe brings 8+ years of teaching experience to WillYouLearn and is excited to share his life’s passion with aspiring young students.
In 2013, Joe performed with Broadway leading man Norbert Leo Butz as part of “The Angel Band Project”, an organization that “uses music to promote healing, raise awareness and create positive social change for survivors of sexual violence.” Joe also performed in Sunrise, Florida with the students of Majory Stoneman Douglas High School as part of “From Broadway With Love: A Benefit Concert for Parkland, USA” to help promote gun control advocacy.
Now, Graziosi leads his quartet every Tuesday night at the legendary Minton’s Playhouse in Harlem, has served as music supervisor on a few upcoming albums featuring Broadway stars, and performs regularly around the city as a sideman. Graziosi has performed with: Peter Erskine, The Cab Calloway Orchestra, Robin Eubanks, Bill Holman, Bobby Floyd, Anthony Wonsey, The Drifters, Norbert Leo Butz, and more.
Joe brings 8+ years of teaching experience to WillYouLearn and is excited to share his life’s passion with aspiring young students.