Peter Prisco has played and taught in the greater metropolitan N.Y.C. area for the last 40 years.He has studied at length with masters Dick Evans and Chuck Wayne. Peter also spent 12 years studying under the great Lennie Tristano disciple Sal Mosca.

Mr. Prisco has had long standing duos with bass legends Vinnie Burke and Bill Crow.He has performed with such jazz greats as Warne Marsh, Carmen Leggio, Don Joseph, Caeser DeMauro, Sal Nestico and Eddie Bert. Peter has been featured many times at notable New Jersey jazz clubs Gulliver's and also Trumpets. More recently Peter and the "Scola Tristano" trio have made three appearances at the "Jazz corner of the world", BIRDLAND.On March 28th,2007 Peter Prisco and Bill Crow duo performed at the oldest running weekly NYC jazz venue (22yrs) St. Peter's Midday Jazz. For the last ten years he has been a member of the Carmen Leggio Band.appearing frequently in concert. Mr. Prisco is currently on the faculty at C.U.N.Y. College of Staten Island campus.contact Peter Prisco at peterprisco@yahoo.com

You'd Be So Nice
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Peter Prisco w Scola Tristano Trio featurning Fr Stan Fortuna electric bass, and Peter Scattaretico Drums from CD "Scola Tristano"



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10/5/2007 11:34:47 PM
Yesterday's Future CD review on "All About Jazz" website
Peter Prisco / Peter Scattaretico Quartet | Self Published (2003)
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Yesterday’s Future presents an obscure New York quartet live in the studio. The band has the casual rapport of players who have known and played with each other for a long time. This little known guitar and drummer led band plays very good jazz.


Peter Prisco is a sophisticated guitarist with influences that range from Chuck Wayne to Lennie Tristano. He certainly has not taken the easy road. He is capable of long, complex solo lines that recall both his mentors, and has a guitarist’s touch reminiscent of Wayne. His poignant solo work on “But Beautiful” should be evidence enough to convince any seasoned listener that Prisco is a musician to be reckoned with. All four musicians solo on that track, contributing intelligent and emotionally attuned musicianship. Notable is the accompaniment that everyone extends to each other.



Drummer Peter Scattaretico has a tasteful, sly approach to keeping the band in the groove; he’s a smart, savvy operator and a big reason for the cohesion of this group. Pianist Vinnie Ruggieri is a wise, bluesy player who, at times, can be downright funny; his solos seem especially sensitive to the emotional changes of the music. He provides a fine balance to Prisco’s more intellectual approach to improvisation.



Bassist Earl Saul’s subtle rapport with Prisco is highlighted on “I’ve Grown Accustomed To Her Face.” When Saul solos, he moves gracefully into the lead position. A careful listener will notice how easily the guitar, piano, and drums shift behind him, providing multi-textured accompaniment to his solo work. In short, these musicians are marvelous listeners and solid jazz musicians. This fine session suggests that another studio recording from this band is long overdue.

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The following review of my CD "Yesterdays Future" appeared in the February issue of Just Jazz Guitar Magazine....Yesterday’s Future is a Live Studio recording of first takes by the Peter Prisco/Peter Scattaretico Quartet with Vinnie Ruggieri (piano) and Earl Sauls(bass). These gentlemen have a long association together and it comes through on this CD, that they’re having fun! Peter Prisco studied extensively with Dick Evans and Chuck Wayne, and both he and drummer Peter Scattaretico have been deeply involved with the music of Lennie Tristano. Peter’s guitar playing incorporates lyrical chordal improvisation with an adventurous flair, and he’s not afraid to take chances. Peter clearly has something to say and his harmonic sense along with monster technique draw the listener in.
The opening track, “You’d Be So Nice To Come Home To” , showcases Peter’s ability to weave long melodic lines at a blazing tempo. His command of the instrument enables him to just keep soaring - the group is swinging. On the ballad “But Beautiful” , his warm tone and legato sound sing, his interpretation of the melody is refreshing, employing two part lines and sensitive chord solos. Peter pays tribute to Kenny Burrell with Kenny’s composition, “Blues for Del”. When I first heard it I thought it was a different guitarist! He plays with an understanding of the tradition – he just breathes the blues.
There is a real comfortable feel to the recording itself, as if you’re a guest in the room -well recorded and mixed. The guitar sound is beautiful ( he plays a 1948 Gibson L12P with a floating DeArmond pickup that Chuck Wayne got for him many years ago). All of these gentlemen are accomplished musicians who listen to and support each other. Vinnie Ruggieri and Peter do some wonderful two part improvisation on “What a Difference a Day Made” and “I Love You”, while Peter Scattaretico and Earl Sauls keep the driving intensity going. The Session closes with a beautiful rendition of “My Old Flame”, demonstrating that this quartet loves playing together.
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The other tracks on this CD are “Ash Wednesday”, “I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face” and “Broadway”.

Prior to receiving this CD for review I had only heard of Peter Prisco. Now I’ve heard him! Peter Prisco is a guitarist who is deserving of greater recognition, check him out at www.peterprisco.com .

Reviewed by Dennis DiGregorio
Dennis gigs and teaches in the NY metropolitan area and can be reached at www.optonline.net
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