Tommaso Perazzo

Tommaso Perazzo (born on May 16th, 1996 in Angera, Italy) started playing piano at 5 years old, showing from the very beginning a strong predilection for jazz and blues. After moving to The Netherlands for studies at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam (Bachelor in jazz piano), he participated in some competitions, achieving the 1st prize as best soloist at the “Keep an Eye International Jazz Award” in 2018. He also won the remarkable “Massimo Urbani International Jazz Award” and subsequently recorded his debut album as a trio leader. Graduating with top honors in June 2019, marked "10 cum Laude," Tommaso moved to New York City for the Master in Jazz piano at the Manhattan School of Music, receiving mentorship from jazz legends like Buster Williams, Phil Markowitz, and Rogerio Boccato. Having graduated in May 2022, Tommaso now resides in NYC, performing as a freelancer in the US jazz scene. He has been sharing the stage with musicians such as Alvin Queen, Gregory Hutchinson, Miguel Zenón, Ron McClure, Flavio Boltro, Fabrizio Bosso, Rosario Bonaccorso, and more. Besides his work as a pianist, he is also a hammond-organ player.