John Cincotti
John Cincotti
John Cincotti is a renowned jazz musician, songwriter and pianist renowned for his work. He has collaborated with artists such as Andrea Bocelli, David Guetta and Ray Charles; appeared in blockbuster films; and represented global fashion brands Ermenegildo Zegna and Tods.
Cincotti recently proposed to his longtime girlfriend Zeynep Onaran after they met five years ago while dating in Istanbul.
Early Life and Education
Cincotti was raised in New York, and at three years old his grandmother gave him a toy piano to experiment with. But soon enough he moved onto the real thing!
Cincotti received his training from many renowned jazz pianists, such as Ellis Marsalis and James Williams, during his time at the Manhattan School of Music.
He was a student in the esteemed Collegiate Jazz program and performed at numerous clubs during his college tenure. His musical talent caught the attention of legendary producer Phil Ramone, who produced his debut album.
After graduating college, Cincotti embarked on a world tour. He performed regularly at Newport and Detroit jazz festivals and was even invited to perform at Montreux 2000 Jazz Festival in Switzerland.
Professional Career
John Cincotti is a renowned jazz pianist and singer. He has performed around the world, earning him widespread acclaim for his talent.
At age three, he began playing the piano and quickly developed into a quadruple threat – pianist, singer, composer and arranger. Through studies with several jazz piano masters, he was able to master various genres of music.
His mother encouraged him to pursue whatever interests him, rather than forcing classical technique upon him. Thus, in his early teens he began writing music. Later on he took up singing as well and hoped to become a professional performer someday.
Harry Connick Jr. discovered him and arranged for him to study jazz piano with Ellis Marsalis, earning him an award at Montreaux 2000 Jazz Festival and becoming the youngest artist ever to headline at Oak Room of Algonquin Hotel in New York City’s Algonquin Hotel. Since then he has released multiple albums of jazz music.
Achievements and Honors
John Cincotti is an award-winning singer-songwriter, pianist and composer who has performed at renowned venues worldwide. He has collaborated with renowned artists such as Andrea Bocelli, David Guetta and Ermenegildo Zegna; additionally he serves as the first male ambassador for Italian luxury brand Tod’s.
He is a native of New York City who began playing the piano at age three and has been performing ever since. He has released several albums and earned several awards, including one at Montreux Jazz Festival in 2000.
Cincotti’s music has been praised for its unique blend of pop, rock and jazz elements; in 2003 his self-titled debut album reached #1 on Billboard Jazz Charts.
Personal Life
Cincotti’s piano playing blends genres, bringing active, rhythmic piano playing back into the music scene. He has been heavily influenced by many legendary pianists such as Harry Connick Jr.
At 18 years old, Cincotti made history as the youngest artist ever to reach No. 1 on Billboard jazz charts with his debut album. His 2004 Concord follow-up, On the Moon, showcased traditional jazz songs alongside innovative arrangements of American standards and original compositions.
The pianist has recently signed with Warner Music in the United States and is working on his fourth studio album. This collection of original compositions and cover songs inspired by some of music’s legendary pianists will be a celebration of his legacy.
Net Worth
John Cincotti was born into an Italian-American family and began playing his toy piano at age three. Fortunately, music producer Phil Ramone discovered him and produced his debut album which reached #1 on Billboard jazz charts.
As a singer-songwriter and pianist, he has toured the globe with his unique blend of pop, rock and jazz. He has performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Radio City Music Hall, L’Olympia, Queen Elizabeth Hall as well as Montreux Jazz Festival.
Cincotti also wrote and produced his own musical, How Deep Is the Ocean, featuring Andrea Bocelli and David Guetta. He’s been featured in films such as Beyond the Sea and Spider-Man 2.