Johnny Guarnieri

Johnny Guarnieri (1917–1985) was an American jazz and stride pianist from New York City, renowned for his performances with prominent big bands, including those led by Benny Goodman and Artie Shaw during the late 1930s and early 1940s. He was notable for blending jazz with classical influences and recorded extensively with various artists while leading his own groups, such as the Johnny Guarnieri Swing Men. In his later years, Guarnieri focused on jazz education and recorded for his own label, Taz Jazz Records, until his death from a heart attack shortly after a concert in January 1985.

GENRES: Jazz, Piano