Bio

Peter Prisco has played and taught in the greater metropolitan N.Y.C. area for the last 40 years.He has studied at length with masters Dick Evans and Chuck Wayne. Peter also spent 12 years studying under the great Lennie Tristano disciple Sal Mosca. Mr. Prisco has had long standing duos with bass legends Vinnie Burke and Bill Crow.He has performed with such jazz greats as Warne Marsh, Carmen Leggio, Don Joseph, Caeser DeMauro, Sal Nestico and Eddie Bert. Peter has been featured many times at famous New Jersey jazz clubs Gulliver's and also Trumpets. More recently Peter and the "Scola Tristano" trio have made two appearances at the "Jazz corner of the world", BIRDLAND. For the last ten years he has been a member of the Carmen Leggio Band.appearing frequently in concert. Mr. Prisco is currently on the faculty at C.U.N.Y. College of Staten Island campus. Peter Priscos first CD on Zinnia Records entitled Its About Time received much critical acclaim. His more recent CDYesterdays Future was with Lennie Tristano drummer Peter Scattaretico. Latest two releases are with the Scola Tristano Trio featuring Peter Prisco with Fr. Stan Fortuna and Pete Scat entitled "Scola Tristano" and "Live In New York". SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT "Live in New York" Scola Tristano DVD now available through this website ..contact by email...or go to www.francescoproductions.com and view...also New DVD "Live Performance 2004" by Peter Prisco, Peter Scattaretico Qt. featuring Vinnie Ruggieri piano, and Earl Sauls Bass..available from this website or www.peterprisco.com copy and paste url RECENT REVIEW Yesterday's Future CD review on "All About Jazz" website Peter Prisco / Peter Scattaretico Quartet | Self Published (2003) By Mike Neely comments print email license Yesterday’s Future presents an obscure New York quartet live in the studio. The band has the casual rapport of players who have known and played with each other for a long time. This little known guitar and drummer led band plays very good jazz. Peter Prisco is a sophisticated guitarist with influences that range from Chuck Wayne to Lennie Tristano. He certainly has not taken the easy road. He is capable of long, complex solo lines that recall both his mentors, and has a guitarist’s touch reminiscent of Wayne. His poignant solo work on “But Beautiful” should be evidence enough to convince any seasoned listener that Prisco is a musician to be reckoned with. All four musicians solo on that track, contributing intelligent and emotionally attuned musicianship. Notable is the accompaniment that everyone extends to each other. Drummer Peter Scattaretico has a tasteful, sly approach to keeping the band in the groove; he’s a smart, savvy operator and a big reason for the cohesion of this group. Pianist Vinnie Ruggieri is a wise, bluesy player who, at times, can be downright funny; his solos seem especially sensitive to the emotional changes of the music. He provides a fine balance to Prisco’s more intellectual approach to improvisation. Bassist Earl Saul’s subtle rapport with Prisco is highlighted on “I’ve Grown Accustomed To Her Face.” When Saul solos, he moves gracefully into the lead position. A careful listener will notice how easily the guitar, piano, and drums shift behind him, providing multi-textured accompaniment to his solo work. In short, these musicians are marvelous listeners and solid jazz musicians. This fine session suggests that another studio recording from this band is long overdue. Visit Peter Prisco / Peter Scattaretico Quartet on the web. Peter Prisco / Peter Scattaretico Quartet at All About Jazz. Track listing: You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To; But Beautiful; Ash Wednesday; I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face; I Love You; Blues For Del; What A Difference A Day Made; Broadway; My Old Flame. Personnel: Peter Prisco: guitar; Vincent Ruggieri: piano; Earl Sauls: bass; Peter Scattaretico: drums.