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Professor Dave Pietro is an Associate Professor and Director of Jazz Studies at New York University's Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. He holds a Bachelor’s in Music Education from North Texas State University and a Master of Arts in Jazz Composition from NYU under Jim McNeely. A globally renowned saxophonist, composer, and educator, Pietro has performed in 30+ countries with prestigious ensembles like the Grammy-winning Maria Schneider Orchestra and the Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra. His work bridges jazz with interdisciplinary influences, including East Indian music collaborations with Sandip Burman.
- Education:
- Bachelor’s in Music Education, North Texas State University
- Master of Arts in Jazz Composition, New York University
Pietro’s research focuses on jazz improvisation pedagogy, cross-cultural musical fusion, and contemporary jazz composition. His compositions and performances emphasize rhythmic innovation and harmonic complexity, as showcased in albums like The Talisman (2024) and Hypersphere (2020). He has received critical acclaim for albums such as Standard Wonder (2001), voted among the top 10 jazz CDs of the year.
His grants and awards reflect his contributions to jazz innovation, including NEA funding for his Chakra Suite project (2008). At NYU, Pietro teaches graduate-level courses in jazz improvisation and directs ensembles, fostering the next generation of jazz musicians.
- Notable Roles:
- Member: Grammy-winning Maria Schneider Orchestra
- Co-leader: New York-Tokyo Connection (NYTC) quartet
