Welcome to my website & thank you for stopping by…
I am happy and grateful to be involved in these creative endeavors that are my passions, and truly fortunate for the opportunity to share them with you all.
My journey through the passageways of the jazz experience has been, and continues to be one of joy and discovery.
In the course of following my heart, I have played hundreds of gigs ranging from the sublime to the absurd, and have spent countless hours practicing, studying, listening, transcribing, reading, and haunting the dark cellars of the New York City Jazz experience.
It all leads to you, the valued listener, and to this opportunity to share my experiences with you via our treasured art form.
Please avail yourself of the offerings contained in this site, and don't hesitate to e-mail me with comments and suggestions...
Autumn in New York is here-finally - as beautiful as the song that celebrates it...
Harvest Time - I find the brisk air and colorful Autumn Leaves to be both invigorating and inspiring.
Some new musical offerings are in the works, so please stay tuned...
I have been having a wonderful time teaching the talented and dedicated guitar students I am privileged to work with here in NYC. With the music business in its current state of disarray, it is an amazing, and energizing experience to work with individuals committed to their personal musical development, and the development of the music in general. Many of my students specialize in jazz, which at times, not surprisingly encompasses the study of other genres such as classical, blues, and traditional folk music. One of the joys in my life is to work with students of any level, in any genre, who are enthused about the discovery of music. I encourage anyone interested, to contact me by phone or email (info on ‘Contact’ page of this site), to discuss their musical goal
I have also been recording quite a bit, for producer/composer Leigh Crizoe. We are currently working on our third album of eclectic Jazz vocal/instrumental tracks. My fellow musicians of these recordings are the creme de la creme of the music world. Yay!
Recently I have begun compiling a selection from the 100+ compositions I wrote for my column in Just Jazz Guitar magazine, for publication in a music book format. From August 1999 - until it's demise in May of 2016, I contributed an original musical piece for each issue. JJG was an essential jazz journal, for which I wrote a composition in each issue, with the jazz guitarist in mind. I consider it both an honor, and a privilege, to have been a part of this fine publication - above all it was a labor of love. FYI, you can read an extended interview with me from Just Jazz Guitar Magazine, conducted by Brandon Bernstein in the ‘Reviews’ section of this site.
As a result of much musical & personal soul searching, I have decided to more thoroughly integrate my singing into my musical endeavors. This will in no way diminish my commitment to guitar based, jazz improvisation, rather it will be an enhancement to it. A big part of my recent strides as a player stem from my rediscovery of the importance of melody, a revelation that largely results from my vocalizing. Somewhat like a sculptor, I am removing everything that is not Joe Giglio from my music. It is both wonderful, & a wee bit unsettling. And, it makes me treasure every musical moment!
As we head into the winter winds of 2020, I look forward to the happy continuation of my musical development ...also to Spring!
