East Coast Jazz Trio

About the Band

Victor Vanzo (Guitar)- Vic has been playing guitar since 1968. He studied with guitar greats and session players Bucky Pizzarelli and Carmine D'Amico back in the 1970's. He played in various Classic Rock bands and Top 40 Bands for 20 years on and off the road. In 1983 he opened a recording studio (East Coast Productions, Inc.) in the Bronx, NY and ran that for 10 years. Since then Vic's love is traditional Jazz and Jazz Fusion.
He now teaches guitar & music theory from his home and helps out with the jazz band program at Haldane HS in Cold Spring, NY where he lives.
Vic says, "Interpretation is what it's all about! Take that song, that melody, those changes and make it yours!" His influences range from the likes of Django Reinhardt, Charlie Christian, Joe Pass, Herb Ellis, Kenny Burrell, Wes Montgomery going forward to George Benson, Larry Carlton, Lee Ritenour and John Scofield.

Peter Dama (Bass)- Peter Dama is a truly multitalented artist. Peter has achieved notable recognition as a Graphic Designer, Artist and Bassist.
Peter has performed with numerous musicians and bands in the New York area for over 30 years. Playing bass has been a life long pursuit that completes him as a true creative.
Peter studied Jazz bass privately in the New York and Westchester for over 30 years.
Peter’s major musical influences are Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk and Carlos Jobim. His bass major influences are Jimmy Garrison, Reggie Workman, Paul Chambers, Ron Carter and Joe Osborn.
Peter actively plays in multiple Jazz ensembles that play in New York, Westchester County and the Hudson Valley.

Mike LaRocco (Drums)- A versatile classically trained percussionist, recently wrapped up a stint with the Putnam County Symphony Orchestra. Mike has performed and recorded with the acoustic duo Open Book and a ton of other regional artists; is a decade long regular at FPCP's Jazz Vesper Series. Before moving to the Hudson Valley from NYC, Mike played for Cleopatra Needle’s Sunday Jazz Brunch, The Supper Club, the renowned Bottom Line, and many other venues. He is a percussion instructor and works with individual students and local school groups.