Artist description The J. Picano Trio/Five Plays songs inspired by what we've heard all our lives and artists that strike us pleasantly. We play an aray of covers and originals ranging from jazz & blues standards to pop and folk songs adding our unique twists.

Music Style Blues with a strong influence of jazz & folk

Musical Influences John Coltrane, Fred Neil, Jimi Hendrix, Muddy Waters, Charlie Parker, Clarence 'Gatemouth' Brown, Leadbelly, John Hurts, Etc

Similar Artists an aray of blues, folk and jazz artist spun in a blender

Artist History The J. Picano Five comes out of the J. Picano Trio, a band founded by John R. Picano and Joe Ferrar, joining shortly after was Chris Snyder and went from there, later to include Anthony and Rob.

Group Members John Picano - Flute, Guitar, Vocals, Alto/Soprano Sax & Tambourine Joe Farrar - Guitar Chris Snyder - Electric & Upright Basses & Viola Anthony Martone - Harmonica, Guitar & Slide Guitar Robert Flamino- Drums & Percussion

Instruments Flute, Guitar, Electric Bass, Fretless Bass, Upright Bass, Alto Sax, Soprano Sax, Drums, Harmonica, Slide Guitar & Percussion

Albums Two Demos (one as J. Picano Trio & one as J. Picano Five)

Press Reviews None as of yet

Location Pittsburgh, PA - USA

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