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 5 by his father who played upright bass. A nightly routine, they read music from study books 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 instructors 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. As a member of a southern rock band, Bill performed on the Hammond B3 organ in the 1970’s. 

Bill has performed with jazz musicians such as (vocals) Kelley Lennon, (bass/vocals) Dick Lupino, (bass ) Marshall Wood, Marty Ballou, Tom Colantonio, Paul Del Nero, Todd Baker, John DeBossu, Jerry Wilfong; (Drums) Vinny Pagano, Gary Johnson, Randy Cloutier and (Horns) Dennis Cook and Joe Esposito. He currently performs solo piano, duo, trio, etc. at concerts, upscale dining establishments, country clubs and private events in New England and The Palm Beaches, Florida areas.