Swingster John Cocuzzi has New Orleans flavor and East Coast class, singing and playing with passion and intensity on piano, vibes and drums. Ding Dong Daddy, his latest release, features an eclectic mix of swing, ballads and blues. For more than 25 years John has been entertaining crowds nationwide and in Europe. With dynamic style and diverse rhythms, John’s innovative style breathes new life into familiar tunes, from swingin’ and burnin’ jazz and jumpin’ blues and boogie-woogie to lush and sultry ballads. An intuitive performer, John possesses that musical “fire in the belly,” igniting crowds with skillful improvisation, telling his story through spirited, high-energy solos. In addition to being a fine pianist, John has earned a nationwide reputation as a premier swing vibraphonist.
