Vinny Valentino

Guitarist Vinny Valentino has redefined jazz music, to the acclaim of audiences worldwide. Vinny has shared the stage or recording studio with such jazz greats as Tom Scott, Gary Bartz, Jeff Andrews, John Benitez, John Pattitucci, Richie Morales, Bob Moses, George Benson, Keter Betts, Steve Gadd, Patrice Rushen, Charlie Byrd, Buck Hill and Jimmy McGriff. Whether through his five-year tenure with the fusion group, Vital Information, or his 11 albums, Vinny's playing and compositions offer a refined sense of swing, impeccable time and memorable melodies. A significant part of his innovation is Vinny’s new Play Along website, www.playalongjazz.com, where aspiring musicians can learn to develop their musicality as part of an ensemble. Beyond that, Vinny is constantly working intensively on his own new sounds, new compositions and new recordings.