ANTHONY R. GERACI

P.O. Box 1138
Marshfield, MA 02050
781.536.8681
antmanblue@comcast.net

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

- Highly acclaimed and established jazz and blues musician with extensive experience as a band leader and backup performer with world renowned modern blues legends.

- Creative, energetic, and talented instructor skilled in working with students of all ages and levels to develop fundamental skills and performance capabilities while learning the roots of jazz.

- Respectful, sincere, and committed to forging supportive relationships while working collaboratively with students and band members on special arrangements and projects.

AWARDS

2007 - Two-time W.C. Handy Award Nominee - Album of the Year & Song of the Year
- Sugar Ray and the Bluetones: My Life, My Friends, My Music (Severn Records)

2000 - Grammy Nominee - Best Traditional Blues Recording
- Super Harps I (Telarc International Records)

EDUCATION

2008 - SKIDMORE COLLEGE
Master of Arts

2003 - BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC
Bachelor of Arts

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

1999-Present - JOHNSON STATE COLLEGE, Johnson, VT

2010-2011 - Instructor - History of the Blues
- Develop and present course work to examine the historical context of blues music through its roots in slavery, the rich culture of the Mississippi Delta, and through the migration of African Americans north to Chicago.
- Encourage students to explore the personal and culturally endogenous aspects of this style of music.

2003-Present - Instructor - Jazz Piano
- Acquaint and nurture students to the fundamentals of jazz piano through singing and transcription of jazz solos, study of scales and modes, and creation of a jazz repertoire.
- Support students throughout the creative process and allow them the flexibility to explore and experience their individual styles and preferences.

1999-Present - Instructor - Funk-Fusion Music Ensemble
- Coordinate the musical repertoire for 8-12 students in a variety of musical genres including rock, jazz, blues, folk, Motown, country, and contemporary pop.
- Lead group rehearsals, listen to a variety of arrangements, and bring students together to develop their ability to recognize common chord progressions.
- Arrange compositions to fit the instrumentation within the ensemble and adapt each semester’s work to the interests and talents of the students.

2010-2011 - Instructor- Songwriting
- Through studying the techniques that proven songwriters use, students will learn the fundamentals in the art of songwriting. Class discussions and projects will focus on jazz standards, rock and roll, blues and popular songs of today. Artists such as the Beatles will be examined to see what makes a song a hit.

2008/2010 - COMUNITY COLLEGE OF VERMONT

2010 - JOHNSON STATE COLLEGE, Johnson, VT
Instructor - History of Rock and Roll
- Taught students about the social and historical elements of rock and roll from its earliest form in the late 1940’s up to the present time.

2010 - COMUNITY COLLEGE OF VERMONT
Instructor - Introduction to World Music
- An introduction to music from throughout the world. Studies include eleven major cultural areas such as India, the Middle East, China, Native American Culture, and Africa.

2001-2003 - GAILOR SCHOOL, Shelburne, VT
Jazz Band Instructor
- Integrated student musicians with varying levels of expertise into a cohesive musical group.
- Taught fundamentals of jazz band performance and broadened their knowledge of standard jazz compositions.
- Received accolades from parents and the administration on the remarkable musical progress of students.

PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE

1995-2000 - LITTLE ANTHONY AND THE LOCO-MOTIVES
Founder / Leader
- Toured extensively in the Northeast United States and Canada, performances at the Montreal Jazz Festival, Syracuse Blues Festival, and multiple Labatt Blues Festivals.
- Recorded two albums, Can’t Take It and Don’t Wait on Me, both receiving rave reviews.

1978-Present - Pianist - Recordings and Tours
- Served as pianist on numerous recordings and tours with blues legends, including Otis Rush, B.B. King, Chuck Berry, Big Mama Thorton, Jimmy Rodgers, Big Walter Horton, Hubert Sumlin, Big Joe Turner, and Memphis Slim, “Blues Brother” with Dan Akyroyd, John Goodman, and James Belushi.

1978-Present - Pianist - World Tours
- Extensive world tour experience at the most prestigious jazz and blues festivals in the U.S., Canada, Europe, South America, Australia, the Middle East, and New Zealand.
- Festivals include The Montreux Jazz Festival (Switzerland), Free Jazz (Rio De Janeiro & San Paulo, Brazil), North Sea Jazz Festival (The Netherlands), Newport Rhythm and Blues Festival (Newport, RI), Festa Do Avante (Lisboa, Portugal), and Zouk Mikael Festival (Beirut, Lebanon).

AFFILIATIONS

THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF COMPOSERS, AUTHORS, AND PUBLISHERS (ASCAP)
Member

AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS (AFM)
Member

HOUSE OF BLUES, “Blue Monday All-Star Band”, Cambridge, MA
Original Member

MUSIC EDUCATORS NATIONAL CONVENTION (MENC)
Participant

REFERENCES

Professional references are available upon request.



Available through cdbaby.com and itunes	ANTHONY R. GERACI P.O. Box 1138 Marshfield, MA 02050 781.536.8681 antmanblue@comcast.net SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS - Highly acclaimed and established jazz and blues musician with extensive experience as a band leader and backup performer with world renowned modern blues legends. - Creative, energetic, and talented instructor skilled in working with students of all ages and levels to develop fundamental skills and performance capabilities while learning the roots of jazz. - Respectful, sincere, and committed to forging supportive relationships while working collaboratively with students and band members on special arrangements and projects. AWARDS 2007 - Two-time W.C. Handy Award Nominee - Album of the Year & Song of the Year - Sugar Ray and the Bluetones: My Life, My Friends, My Music (Severn Records) 2000 - Grammy Nominee - Best Traditional Blues Recording - Super Harps I (Telarc International Records) EDUCATION 2008 - SKIDMORE COLLEGE Master of Arts 2003 - BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC Bachelor of Arts TEACHING EXPERIENCE 1999-Present - JOHNSON STATE COLLEGE, Johnson, VT 2010-2011 - Instructor - History of the Blues - Develop and present course work to examine the historical context of blues music through its roots in slavery, the rich culture of the Mississippi Delta, and through the migration of African Americans north to Chicago. - Encourage students to explore the personal and culturally endogenous aspects of this style of music. 2003-Present - Instructor - Jazz Piano - Acquaint and nurture students to the fundamentals of jazz piano through singing and transcription of jazz solos, study of scales and modes, and creation of a jazz repertoire. - Support students throughout the creative process and allow them the flexibility to explore and experience their individual styles and preferences. 1999-Present - Instructor - Funk-Fusion Music Ensemble - Coordinate the musical repertoire for 8-12 students in a variety of musical genres including rock, jazz, blues, folk, Motown, country, and contemporary pop. - Lead group rehearsals, listen to a variety of arrangements, and bring students together to develop their ability to recognize common chord progressions. - Arrange compositions to fit the instrumentation within the ensemble and adapt each semester’s work to the interests and talents of the students. 2010-2011 - Instructor- Songwriting - Through studying the techniques that proven songwriters use, students will learn the fundamentals in the art of songwriting. Class discussions and projects will focus on jazz standards, rock and roll, blues and popular songs of today. Artists such as the Beatles will be examined to see what makes a song a hit. 2008/2010 - COMUNITY COLLEGE OF VERMONT 2010 - JOHNSON STATE COLLEGE, Johnson, VT Instructor - History of Rock and Roll - Taught students about the social and historical elements of rock and roll from its earliest form in the late 1940’s up to the present time. 2010 - COMUNITY COLLEGE OF VERMONT Instructor - Introduction to World Music - An introduction to music from throughout the world. Studies include eleven major cultural areas such as India, the Middle East, China, Native American Culture, and Africa. 2001-2003 - GAILOR SCHOOL, Shelburne, VT Jazz Band Instructor - Integrated student musicians with varying levels of expertise into a cohesive musical group. - Taught fundamentals of jazz band performance and broadened their knowledge of standard jazz compositions. - Received accolades from parents and the administration on the remarkable musical progress of students. PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE 1995-2000 - LITTLE ANTHONY AND THE LOCO-MOTIVES Founder / Leader - Toured extensively in the Northeast United States and Canada, performances at the Montreal Jazz Festival, Syracuse Blues Festival, and multiple Labatt Blues Festivals. - Recorded two albums, Can’t Take It and Don’t Wait on Me, both receiving rave reviews. 1978-Present - Pianist - Recordings and Tours - Served as pianist on numerous recordings and tours with blues legends, including Otis Rush, B.B. King, Chuck Berry, Big Mama Thorton, Jimmy Rodgers, Big Walter Horton, Hubert Sumlin, Big Joe Turner, and Memphis Slim, “Blues Brother” with Dan Akyroyd, John Goodman, and James Belushi. 1978-Present - Pianist - World Tours - Extensive world tour experience at the most prestigious jazz and blues festivals in the U.S., Canada, Europe, South America, Australia, the Middle East, and New Zealand. - Festivals include The Montreux Jazz Festival (Switzerland), Free Jazz (Rio De Janeiro & San Paulo, Brazil), North Sea Jazz Festival (The Netherlands), Newport Rhythm and Blues Festival (Newport, RI), Festa Do Avante (Lisboa, Portugal), and Zouk Mikael Festival (Beirut, Lebanon). AFFILIATIONS THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF COMPOSERS, AUTHORS, AND PUBLISHERS (ASCAP) Member AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS (AFM) Member HOUSE OF BLUES, “Blue Monday All-Star Band”, Cambridge, MA Original Member MUSIC EDUCATORS NATIONAL CONVENTION (MENC) Participant REFERENCES Professional references are available upon request.