Jamie Diliberto - This captivating
musician has entertained audiences locally, regionally, and
internationally since 1980. He has performed at such prestigious
venues as The Rainbow Room, Rockefeller Plaza, N.Y., N.Y.;
The Viper Room, Dublin, Ireland and with the Los Angeles Philharmonic
Orchestra at the Hollywood Bowl, L.A., California.
Jamie
Diliberto, guitarist, vocalist, pianist, composer, producer,
arranger, and instructor is at home in any musical setting.
Jamie integrates many facets of music and performance. His
own writings draw from folk-rock, jazz, funk, R&B, and
pop providing an extensive musical vocabulary for his compositions,
which are treated with a unique classical approach in technique.
He
began his musical journey studying classical guitar at the
age of 10 with Richard Green, known locally for his exceptional
classical guitar technique and compositions. At 14, Jamie
began studying jazz guitar with New Orleans Jazz Master, Hank
Mackie. His musical journey continued with further study of
guitar and piano at Southeastern Louisiana University until
graduation in 1983. The next year, he moved to Los Angeles
to write and record with the L.A. based original band, “The
Stokes/Palisi Project”. After several years of writing,
recording and performing in California, Jamie returned to
New Orleans. After many years of booking, managing and performing,
Jamie has decided to change gears and focus his musical energy
on original compositions.
Currently,
Jamie’s musical journey has joined together a band of
5 musicians to feature his songwriting. Their sound incorporates
the members’ diverse backgrounds and musical influences.
This combination presents a fresh and innovative approach
and musical direction. Chris Rigamer on bass guitar, Jamie
on accoustic guitar, Jerry Palisi on keyboards, Gerri Cortello
on vocals and percussion, and Robbie Carriere on Congas. Growing
up in Southern Louisiana most definitely influences his original
music compositions. Sit back, close your eyes and enjoy!
