Joe De Gregorio – Italian Jazz with an International Voice
Pianist, composer, and vocalist Joe De Gregorio began leading his own jazz trio in his hometown of Rome in 2004. The project quickly gained recognition, earning finalist status at the Jazz Chicco Bettinardi Award in Piacenza and winning First Prize at the Luca Flores Jazz Piano Competition in Florence (2009).
A winner of the Monte Carlo International Jazz Soloist Competition (2015), De Gregorio has since toured extensively with his trio across Europe, North Africa, and the United States, performing regularly on the jazz scenes of New York and Paris.
The Joe De Gregorio Italian Trio blends the tradition of Italian jazz with a strong international perspective, placing live interaction and improvisation at the core of the music. The trio’s sound is defined by:
- original compositions and refined arrangements
- a balance between jazz tradition and contemporary expression
- an engaging, elegant approach designed for both festivals and concert venues
Notable Collaborations
Throughout his international career, Joe De Gregorio has collaborated with leading figures of the jazz world, including:
Ari Hoenig, Joel Frahm, Jonathan Blake, David Reinhardt, Ron Carter, and Peter Erskine.
Selected Performances & Venues
The trio has performed at major clubs and festivals worldwide, including:
- Smalls Jazz Club (New York)
- Gregory’s Jazz Club (Rome)
- Parco della Musica (Rome)
- Jamboree Jazz Club (Barcelona)
- Sunside Jazz Club (Paris)
- Bravo Jazz Club (Brussels)
- Princesse Grace Theatre (Monte Carlo)
- Villa des Arts (Rabat & Casablanca, Morocco)
- Rockwood Music Hall (New York)
- Bonafide Jazz Club (New York)
- Saint Peter’s Jazz Vespers (New York)
- Rick’s Café (Casablanca)
- Detroit Jazz Festival (Detroit)
- Salle Gaveau (Paris)
Discography
Joe De Gregorio has released eight albums as a leader, working as a pianist, arranger, composer, and vocalist, further establishing his reputation as a versatile and internationally respected jazz artist.