During the past 30 years Vinnie Cutro has performed with noted jazz greats such as HORACE SILVER, BUDDY RICH and LIONEL HAMPTON.He has traveled extensively throughout the world appearing at jazz festivals and concerts in Europe,Japan, Africa,Canada,South America and the U.S.A.. As a member of the Lionel Hampton Quintet,he performed guest appearances with various symphonic orchestras in the U.S.A such as the Colombus Symphony Orchestra,Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and the Omaha Symphony. As a freelance musician,he has had the opportunity to work with artists such as : Aretha Franklin The Nelson Riddle Orchestra Mike Stern Billy Hart Jerry Bergonzi Bob Mintzer Ray Charles Blood Sweat And Tears Jim McNeely Mike Richmond Jay Anderson Arturo O'Farrel Orchestra The Mel Lewis Orchestra Jimmy McGriff Machito Orchestra Xavier Cugot Orchestra Mel Torme Bernard Perde Barry Manilow The Four Tops The Temptations Al Kooper Donald Fagen Diane Moser's - Jazz Composers Orchestra The Spirit Of Life Ensemble Mike Treni - Jazz Composers' Workshop Orchestra Mark Egan Mike Longo Orchestra
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Vinnie Cutro ,born in New Jersey in 1953,received his formal musical training throughout the years and continued his education at New Jersey University where he received his B.A in Music Education.Then his working education began as a freelance musician in the New York Area.He later continued his education at New York University where he received his Masters in Jazz Performance.There he furthered his studies in jazz composition,classical studies,jazz arranging and counterpoint with Dr. Tom Boras and Jim McNeely. The festival appearances include locations : Pori Jazz Festival (Finland) North Sea Festival (Holland) Capital Jazz Festival (England) Weisen Jazz Festival (Austria) La Grande Parade du Jazz (France) Perugia Jazz Festival (Italy) Lugano Jazz Festival (Italy) Skepsholmen Festival (Sweden) Lugano Jazz Festival (Switzerland) Cascais (Portugal) Tabarka Jazz Festival (Tuniesia) Playboy Jazz Festival (U.S.A.) Kool Jazz Festival (U.S.A.) Newport Jazz Festival (U.S.A.) Chicago Jazz Festival (U.S.A.) The White House (U.S.A) The United States Embassy (Brazil) As a member of the Lionel Hampton Quartet,he performed guest appearances with various symphonic orchestras in the U.S.A. such as the Columbus Symphony Orchestra,Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and the Omaha Symphony. Vinnie Cutro's current CD release featuring Mitch Schechter is entitled "The Music Of Duke Ellington & Billy Strayhorn........available at www.cdbaby.com His first CD release as a leader(Blues for the Optimist;West Side Records 1995) featured jazz artists such as Bob Mintzer,Jim McNeely,Victor Jones,and Mike Richmond.This CD contains 7 original compositions by the leader plus two new arrangements of John Coltrane's Giant Steps and Naima. (available at www.cdbaby.com) His second CD release featuring Mike Stern(guitar), Bob Farrel (trombone), Martin Wind (bass),Sarah Jane Cion (piano),Victor Jones (drums)and Mitch Schechter (piano) Is called "ABBERATION" ......available at www.cdbaby.com Vinnie Cutro is currently performing in the New York area with his new ensemble which is called VINNIE CUTRO & NEW YORK CITY SOUNDSCAPE.A cd (featuring Jerry Bergonzi (tenor saxophone),Billy Hart (drums), Bob Farrel (trombone), Charles Blenzig (piano),Jay Anderson (bass), and Mitch Schechter (piano) ) is called "SAKURA" and is also available at www.cdbaby.com
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EDUCATOR
BA Music Education
New Jersey City University
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MA Arts
New York University
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Adjunct Trumpet Teacher
New York University
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General Music Teacher
JerseyCity Public School System
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Instrumental Music Teacher
Hackensack Public School System
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GUEST SOLOIST /STAFF CLINICIAN
JazzVermont Camp/Jazz Festival
Killington,Vermont
July 15-19,2007
July 16-20,2008
July 16-20,2009
July 16-20,2010
August 16-20,2011
August 15-19,2012
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Guest Soloist/Staff Clinician
Bergen Catholic Highschool Jazzband ---Trumpets Jazz Club Montclair.NJ 2009 2010
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Hanover Park High School Jazz Ensemble
Hanover Park,NJ Mr. Dave Martin,Director 2008
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Bergen Catholic Highschool Jazzband
Bergen Catholic Highschool 12/18/07
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Rockland Youth Jazz Ensemble
Guest Soloist
2007- 2008- 2009- 2010-2011-2012
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Bergen Catholic Highschool Jazz Ensemble
Trumpets Jazz Club Montclair,NJ 3/1/07
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Rockland Youth Jazz Ensemble
Riverspace Arts Center
Nyack,NY
2/25/07
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Rockland Youth Jazz Ensemble Congers,NY 1/30/07
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Wall Township Highschool Jazz Ensemble Wall Township,NJ
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Scotchplains / Fanwood Highschool Jazz Ensemble Scotchplains,NJ
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Morristown Highschool / Middleschool Jazz Ensemble Morristown,NJ
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Randolph Highschool Jazz Band Randolph,NJ
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Bergen Catholic Highschool Jazz Ensemble Oradell.NJ
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Hanover Park High School Jazz Ensemble
Hanover Park,NJ
Mr. Dave Martin,Director 1998
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Rockland Youth Ensemble Congers,NY
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Whippany High school Jazz Ensemble Whippany,NJ
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Randolph Highschool Jazz Ensemble Randolph,NJ
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LESSONS / PRIVATE INSTRUCTIONS
Classical Sudies Techniques in the development of :
* Tone
* Lip Flexibility
* Tongue Techniques
* Upper Register Development
* Finger flexibility
* Interpretation
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Jazz Improvisation --Study the Systematic approach to Jazz Improvisation
* Chord Studies
* Scale Application
* Patterns
* Transcribed Solos
* Jazz Standards
* Blues Study
* Rhythm/Space
* Jazz Improvisation Concepts
* Jazz Styles
* Practice techniques/concepts
* Intervalic Study
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DISCOGRAPHY
DISCOGRAPHY (as a leader)
The Music Of Duke Ellington & Billy Strayhorn
Vinnie Cutro
Royal Music Ensembles Records
CD RME82007
2010
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Sakura
Vinnie Cutro & New York City Soundscape
Royal Music Ensembles Records
CD RME72307
2008
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Aberration
Vinnie Cutro & New York City Soundscape
Twinz Records CD394
1999
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Blues For The Optimist
Vinnie Cutro Quintet
Royal Music Ensembles
RME82593
1994
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Paradise
Vinnie Cutro & New Horizon
Green Pepper Junction
CDA 4444 01 2004
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DISCOGRAPHY (as a sideman)
The Real Deal Big Band
Willy Dalton
Secondstep Music SS 2021
2012
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My Favorites
Steve Salerno
stevesalernojazz
2012
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2012
Fresh Heat
The Jens Wendelboe Big Band
Rosa CD#7
2011
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Boys Night Out
Mike Treni Big Band
The Bell production Company
2011
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I Have Dreamed
Carol Vasquez
CVM 1001
2011
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Inspirations Big Crazy Energy New York Band - Vol.1
Rosa Records CD-6
2009
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Turnaround Jazz Composers Workshop Orchestra
The Bell Production Company
2009
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Unity
Jazz Composers Workshop Orchestra
The Bell Production Company
2009
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Planet Jazz
The Spirit Of Life Ensemble
RUP 100-15
2009
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America - Land Of Opportunity
Mike Treni
The Bell Production Company
2009
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Steppin' Out
Eugene Pitts
IP11 Hourihan Productions II
2009
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Soulcentric
E. Bland Reel Music
2008
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Dangerous Mood
Suede
Easily Suede Music ES1005
2008
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Resonance Karl Latham Quartet
Dropzone Records
DZJ200701
2007
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Waiting For Love
Gerard Chiusano & Mary Hochman
CD#20558
2007
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The Age of Imagination Quartet
Scenario / JPN /
CD No.070314HH005
2007
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Last Years Waltz
The Dalton Gang
Second Step Music
ssm#1126
2006
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Beginning To see The Light
Jane Stuart
Jane Stuart Music JSM001
2006
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That Healin' Feelin'
Spirit of Life Ensemble
RUP100-14
2006
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Guy's Song
Guy Ventura
La Vie En Rose #2906
2006
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Urbanized
Mike Di Lorenzo
www.KEEP theGROOVE #50105
2005
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Gradie Stone Live
Gradie Stone
Niki Records
2005
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Sueno En Ti
Soul Creations-Deepagrooves
Empire Musicwerks Catalog No.: 450748 2005
Deepagrooves Records Dep G005
2005
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Cutro's Lounge
Deepagrooves Records
2005
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A Little Oasis
Spirit of Life Ensemble
Cristal Records CD04-23
2004
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Soul Searching
Joe Kurasz
Ren Music Inc
2004
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One Rose,One Heart
Marty Rotella Rotella Productions
2004
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The Sky's The Limit
The Dynamic Superiors
P-Vine/Josrac
2003
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Singin' With The Big Bands
Barry Manilow
Record Label:Arista Records (USA) Jimmy Dorsey & His Orchestra/Rosemary Clooney
10/11/1994
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Maranatha
Gerard Chiusano
OCP Productions 11924
2003
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Just For Tonight
The Dalton Gang
Second Step Music
SSM110
2002
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Live au Duc
Spirit of Life Ensemble
Rise Up Productions
RUP100-12
2002
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Voices from My Heart
Julian Hernendez
Groove Scape Records
GRS1001
2002
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Visions
Michael Cochrane
St. Pauls Jazz Initiative
2002
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Face to Face
Bob Ferrel-Ted Curson
Twinz Records Twinz-003
2001
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Liquid Blue
Rosine Katan
Liquid Blue Music
LBM1
1998
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In The Spirit Of The Moment
Hanover Park Jazz Ensemble
TD22401
1998
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Thanks For The Memories
"Mr. Soul"
Dennis Alston Ray
DAR Records DAR818
1995
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Bon Voyage
Bob Ferrel Quintet
BFM Productions
BFM002
1998
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Time Tunnel
Bob Ferrel Quintet
BFM-001
1996
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All Saints Hotel
Joe Camilleri
Head Records
1996
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Miami Shadows
The Dalton Gang
Second Step Music
ssm 1118
1995
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Rhythms
The Dalton Gang
Second Step Music
#07181
1993
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Live At San Quintin
B.B. King
MCA Records
1991
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Made in Japan
Lionel Hampton Band
Glad Hamp Records
#1023
1983
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Three Houses
Tom Boras
MMC 2011 J
1994
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Lionel Hampton
Band Timeless Records
TR3 1982
Buddy Rich Band
MCA Records
#5186
1980
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Spyglass Hill
Pete Furlan
PFM001
1999
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Works for Jazz Orchestra
N.Y.U
NYU 52899
1999
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Sentimental Journey
Lionel Hampton
Band Atlantic Records #81644
1985
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Generations
Frank Foster and Pepper Adams
Muse Records #MR5313
1985
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Smoke Signals
Rich Austin
Alliance Records #AL3701
1992
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Chitlins Parmigiana
The Vivino Brothers
DMP Records
#CD492
1992
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The New Xavier Cugat Orchestra
Xavier Cugat Orchestra
RKCDD002
1993
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Antigua
Rio Clemente and Friends
Reality Records
#8001
1980
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Die Happy
Pam Tate
Left Field Records
1427-2
1991
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25 Years
The Spirit of Life Ensemble
Rise Up Productions RUP100-11
2000________________________
The All Star Jazz Orchestra
2001
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Holy Love
Marlinda Ireland & The Christ Rise
Impact Publishing
10000R 2000
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