MEET THE MEMBERS OF JTRAIN JAZZ
John Orlando
A multi -instrumentalist and singer who loves many styles of music, John realized at a young age that he loved the saxophone and since then they have been inseparable. Inspired by the greats such as Charlie Parker, Benny Carter and Phil Woods, as well as recent players such as David Sanborn and James Carter, John delivers a soulful performance across standards and classics. You'll also see John leading the local funk band JO & The Highland Express
Joe Rinaldi
With a wide range of influences, Joe has cultivated a unique and personal sound that transcends genre and energy. Drawing inspiration from the traditional bebop stylings of Wes Montgomery and Joe Pass to the modern tones of Kurt Rosenwinkel and Allan Holdsworth, his playing bridges eras and styles with ease. A multi-instrumentalist at heart, Joe brings a deep understanding of harmony and texture to the guitar, weaving contrast and nuance into every tune.
Jason Mingalone
Born into a lively family of artists, and musicians with a strong Jazz background, a career in music seemed obvious from an early age. Jason experimented with many instruments as a child, and finally settled on the guitar in elementary school. This love for strings quickly transitioned to the bass guitar as well. While the majority of his early career was spent playing metal and rock, Jason was always rooted in Jazz, and never lost his love for it. After many years of education, writing, performing, recording, as well as studying and playing with phenomenal musicians, Jason has slowly transitioned his way onto the Jazz scene, hoping to uniquely express his vision of the art.
Justin Vedovelli
Born and raised in Western Massachusetts, Justin Vedovelli (b.2001) started playing the drums when he was six years old. Humble, open minded, and curious. While in college at Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University, he studied with master drummers Victor Lewis and Robby Ameen. Highlights include performing and recording with the award winning Scarlet Knights Jazz Trombones in Fort Myer, VA; performing with the Intercollegiate Jazz Ensemble in Atlantic City, NJ; and recording with the Afro Caribbean Ensemble at the WBGO studios in Newark. Justin graduated with a Bachelors of Music in Jazz Performance in May of 2023.