John Colianni

John Kelly Colianni (January 7, 1962 – November 28, 2023) was an American jazz pianist.
The son of Patricia Colaianni and journalist James F. Colaianni, John Colianni was born in Paterson, New Jersey, on January 7, 1962, and grew up in Maryland. Duke Ellington performed a concert in 1974 at Georgetown University. Colianni was mesmerized by Ellington's piano work, orchestrations, and stage presence. Weekly lessons began at the age of 14.
Colianni played in jazz clubs in... meer