John Brighenti

~ Graduated from Hartt College of Music at the University of Hartford in 1967 with a Bachelor of Music Education
~ Studied privately with Lennie Tristano, Jerry Bergonzi and Ray Cassarino.
~ Played professionally for over 40 years with big bands including Glen Miller, Al Gentile Paul Landerman and Chic Cichetti
~Performed small combo and solo engagements in the Northeast, Atlanta, Phoenix, Las Vegas and on cruise ships.
~Taught music in a public school setting as well as providing private piano instruction for over 40 years.