Unique arrangements of jazz standards and one original composition

8 MP3 Songs
JAZZ: Traditional Jazz Combo



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A scholar and performer, Mr. Belfiglio holds candidacy for the Doctor of Musical Arts in Music Education/Jazz Emphasis from the University of Texas at Austin, a Master of Music in Jazz Performance from the University of Miami, and a Master of Music in Piano Pedagogy and Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance from Temple University. He is currently Instructor of Music at Belmont University in Nashville, TN.

As a young musician, Mr. Belfiglio was involved with the Oberlin College Summer Piano Institute. As his performance abilities matured, Mr. Belfiglio became one of an elite handful of musicians and composers that were selected for an artist residency with Betty Carterâs Jazz Ahead in 2001. This residency consisted of various performances including performances at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC.

Further performances have included concerts with many notable jazz artists. Selected artists include: Dave Douglas, Branford Marsalis, Kenny Garrett, Jason Marsalis, Ron Westray, Delfeayo Marsalis, Kevin Mahogany, John Riley, John Fedchock, Willie Williams, Steve Turre, John Blake and Eddie Gomez. To date, Mr. Belfiglio has recorded various projects, including Project Escape by Anthony Belfiglio (Independent, 2006), The Austin Sessions by Kevin Ahart (Independent, 2006) and First Time Only by Anthony Belfiglio (Musicianâs Showcase Recordings, 2001).

Live radio performances include: WPLN Nashville alongside pianist Bruce Dudley, KUT Austin with the Pete Rodriquez Quintet, and WFLN Philadelphia with vocalist Elisa Fiorillo.