BILL BARBIERI

Bill Barbieri

Keyboard aficionado with more than six decades of musical history. From classical to standard classics and jazz, Bill has it at his fingertips!

Bill was introduced to music at the early age of five by his father who played upright bass. A nightly routine, they studied from textbooks which came from Twin City Music, a regular stop for all Rhode Island musicians. A few years later, Bill was studying accordion with (JP) Joe Petteruti, brother of Bobby Petteruti, store owner. 

From there he continued on to organ and piano studies with private mentors and professors. As a youngster, Bill played at church services as he mastered the Hammond organ while studying classical music. Some years later Bill was teaching private organ and piano lessons as well as working at Petit Music and Warwick Musical. In the 1970’s, Bill played the Hammond B3 organ  with a “southern rock” band that mixed blues, jazz, country, and rock and roll.

Bill has performed with jazz musicians such as (vocals) Kelley Lennon, Katie Kleyla (bass/vocals) Dick Lupino; (bass ) Marshall Wood, Marty Ballou, Tom Colantonio, Paul Del Nero, Todd Baker, John DeBossu, Jerry Wilfong, Alan Bernstein, Mark Pucci; (Drums) Vinny Pagano, Gary Johnson, Randy Cloutier and (Horns) Dennis Cook and Joe Esposito. He currently performs at concerts, elegant dining venues, country clubs and private events across New England and The Palm Beaches.