Joey Calderazzo
Pianist
Jazz artist who joined the Branford Marsalis Quartet after pianist Kenny Kirkland's passing in 1998.
He began touring with Michael Brecker and the Michael Brecker Quintet in 1987.
He was among the first artists signed to the Marsalis Music label.
He joined his brother Gene Calderazzo's rock band as its youngest member when he was 14.
He developed his understanding of jazz by listening to such artists as McCoy Tyner, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, and Oscar Peterson.