The jazz piano artistry of Tony Pacini has been enthusiastically enjoyed by nightclub and festival audiences throughout the West coast as well as in his hometown of Portland, Oregon.
Born in Tokyo, Japan (May, 1970), while his father, (a consumate musician) was on the road at the time; pianist Tony Pacini came to Portland, Oregon as an infant. Tony's exposure to music began at an early age, having the added benefits of growing up in a musical family including three uncles, two aunts and a father all of whom were experienced musicians. A piano student since age 5, Tony led his first trio as a teenager, holding down weekends at a popular jazz spot.
The piano made higher education possible for Tony, including study at Boston's prestigious Berklee College Of Music, courtesy of a all-tuition paid scholarship from jazz critic Leonard Feather.
Upon returning to Portland Tony immersed himself in the jazz scene performing with, most notably: Leroy Vinnegar, Bud Shank, Harry Allen, Ritchie Cole, Carl Saunders, Chuck Israels, Dan Faehnle, Mary Stallings, Chuck Redd, Hadley Calliman, Mel Brown, Ron Steen, Nancy King and Rebecca Kilgore.
In addition to leading the Tony Pacini Trio, Tony Pacini is the pianist and musical director of the Mel Brown Quartet as well as producer of the Mel Brown Quartet's new hit release, "Live: An Evening With The Mel Brown Quartet".
A few colleagues Tony has shared bandstands with.
Vocalists:
Anette Lowman, Barbara Lusch,
Belinda Underwood, Bill Henderson,
Carolyn Joyce, Dee Daniels,
Eden Atwood, Ernie Andrews,
Janis Mann, Jill Seifers,
Karrin Allyson, Marilyn Keller,
Marlena Shaw, Mary Kadderly,
Mary Stallings, Mia Nicholson,
Mike Winkle, Nancy King, Ralph Black,
Rebecca Kilgore, Robert Hicks,
Shelly Rudolph, Shirley Nanette,
Steve March-Torme (Mel Torme's son),
"Sweet Baby" James Benton,
The Four Freshman, Toni Lincoln,
Victoria Corrigan.
Saxophonists:
Antonio Hart, Bobby Hernandez, Ben Fowler,
Brian Dickerson, Bruce Babad,
Bud Shank, Cheryl Alex, Dan Blunck,
Dave Evans, Gary Harris, Geoff Fotland,
Harry Allen, Hadley Calliman,
John Gross, Kirt Petersen,
Lee Wuthenow, Marc Fendel,
Patrick Lamb, Paul Ostermeier,
Pete Crislieb, Pete Peterson,
Renato Corranto, Ritchie Cole,
Rick Greene, Ricky Sweum, Rob Davis,
Rob Scheps, Sam Schlickting, Scott Hall,
Steve Frierabandt, Tim Mayor,
Warren Rand.
Trumpet Players:
Bobby Shew, Bryant Allard,
Carl Saunders, Claudio Roditi,
Dick Titterington, Doc Sevrenson,
Gary Barone, Irvin Mayfield Jr,
Joe Magnarelli, John Morrell, Paul Mazzio,
Terell Stafford, Thara Memory, Randy Brecker,
Steve Cannon.
Trombones:
Cleve Williams, Dave Bones,
Jeff Usitalo, John Moak, Keller Coker.
Bassists:
Alvaro Criado, Andre St.James,
Ben Jones, Ben Wolfe, Brad Herrit,
Chuck Israels, Curtis Daily, Dan Presley,
Dan Schulte, Dave Captein,
David Friesen, Ed Bennett,
Frank Delarosa, Fred Shallanar,
Jake Cot, Ken Anoe, Jim Fergusson,
Jeff Hallam, Joey Seifers,
Kate Davis, Kevin Dietz, Kim Clark,
Leroy Vinegar, Matt Garrity, Matt Pavolka,
Mike McGuirk, Paul Imm, Paul Unger,
Phil Baker, Rob Thomas, Scott Steed,
Tim Gilson, Tom Wakeling.
Drummers:
Akbar DePriest, Alan Jones,
Bernard Purdie, Bobby Torres,
Brian Foxworth, Brian Jenkins,
Carlton Jackson, Charlie Dogget,
Chic Colburn, Chris Hills, Chris Lee,
Chuck Redd, Curtiss Craft, Dave Averre,
Dave Evans, Dave Weinstock, Dick Berk,
Donny Osborn, Eric Powell,
Gary Hobbs, Israel Anno, Jeff Cumpston,
Jeff Evans, Kenny Johnson,
Kevin Frazee, Lawrence Williams,
Maria Joyner, Mark Aalto, Mel Brown,
Neil Masson, Randy Givens,
Rhinehardt Mels, Ron Steen,
Steve Moretti, Tim Rap, Todd Strait,
Tony Jefferson.
Guitarists:
Dale Lawerence, Dan Balmer,
Dan Faehnle, Dan Heck, Eli Reisman,
Giacomo Gates, Jerry Hahn,
John Keyser, John Stowell, John Butler,
Matt Schiff, Mimi Fox, Norman Sylvestor,
Paul Weeden, Ralph Pritikin, Stevie Zee.
Vibraphonists:
Chuck Redd, Mark Sherman,
Mike Horsfall.
