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Joe Godfrey is a pianist and educator in southern New England. He holds degrees in Jazz Studies (MM) from the University of South Carolina and Jazz Performance (BM) from the University of Rhode Island. Joe performs in many venues in the New England area as a soloist and as a member of a small ensemble. He is often first-call for events such as weddings, social events, business luncheons, and celebrations of life. Performance highlights include performing at the Newport Jazz Festival, East Providence HeritageFest, and PVDFest.

Joe is the Music Director for Slatersville Congregational Church where he directs the adult choir and provides music for weekly worship services. He currently teaches piano for the RI Philharmonic and Music School and privately. Joe has taught summer camps, private lessons, small classes, and coached jazz combos at the University of Rhode Island, RIPHIL, and Salve Regina University. While passionate about jazz music, Joe was classically trained from the age of 14 and maintains a classical repertoire. He is comfortable in a range of genres, including rock, R&B, jazz, pop, and classical.

Upcoming Gigs (December 2025)

Upcoming Gigs:

Sat 12/6 at 7:30pm
Sal "The Voice" Valentinetti @ United Theatre in Westerly, RI
I'm on piano in Sal's 9 -piece big band playing your favorite holiday tunes and Rat Pack standards!
Tickets: https://unitedtheatre.org/.../ring-a-ding-ding-christmas.../

Sun 12/7 from 6:30-8:30pm
Miss Wensday's Vintage Jazz Band @ Madre Osteria in Milton, MA
I'm playing keys in Miss Wednesday's Trio playing some fun and lively jazz!
FREE

Sat 12/13 at 7:00pm
Joey Chiarenza and the Sinatra Live Orchestra @ The Sons Winchester in Winchester, MA
I'm on piano for Joey's Christmas tribute and celebration of Frank Sinatra’s 110th birthday!
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../christmas-tribute-and…
Would love to see your shining face!

-Joe

Not an April Fool's Joke!

Good Morning Friends,

I am excited to be playing solo at Rhody Roots in Warren this Friday 9pm-12am. Jazz, pop, classical, and R&B. They have an allergen free menu that specializes in American cuisine.

Rhody Roots
511 Main Street
Warren, RI 02885

Best,

Joe

Michelle Cruz Trio Gig @ Paquette's Cancelled :(

Hello Friends,

Due to unforeseen circumstance, tonight's gig has been cancelled. Please stay tuned for future music dates@

Best,

Joe

Upcoming Public Gigs (July 2019)

Hello Friends!

Upcoming Public Gigs:

Solo Piano @ Newport Dinner Cruise (Newport, RI)

Saturday 7/20- 7pm-8:30pm

Solo piano music for a small intimate dinner! Your favorite jazz, pop, and classical tunes! Enjoy a wonderful three course meal! Board at Casey's Marina.

https://newportdinnercruise.com/cruises/surf-or-turf-dinner-cruise-2019-07-20/

Solo Piano @ Newport Dinner Cruise (Newport, RI)

Thursday 8/1- 7pm-8:30pm

Solo piano music for a small intimate dinner! Your favorite jazz, pop, and classical tunes! Enjoy a wonderful three course meal! Board at Casey's Marina.

https://newportdinnercruise.com/cruises/surf-or-turf-dinner-cruise-2/

End June with a helping of music!

Upcoming Public Gigs:

Solo Piano @ Newport Dinner Cruise (Newport, RI)

Friday 6/28- 7pm-8:30pm

Solo piano music for a small intimate dinner! Your favorite jazz, pop, and classical tunes! Enjoy a wonderful three course meal! Board at Casey's Marina.

https://newportdinnercruise.com/cruises/surf-or-turf-dinner-cruise-2019-06-28/

Leland Baker Quartet @ The Parlour (Providence, RI)

Saturday 6/29- 9pm-12am

I'll be filling in in Leland Baker's Quartet. We play a wide variety of jazz, soul, and R&B tunes.

Upcoming Public Gigs (June 2019)!

Hello Friends!
As summer comes upon us I am playing outdoors more frequently and in more public events! A few chances to catch me this month:

6/15 @ 7pm

Newport Dinner Cruise

Casey's Marina (Newport, RI)

Solo piano music for a small intimate dinner! Your favorite jazz, pop, and classical tunes! Enjoy a wonderful three course meal!

https://newportdinnercruise.com/cruises/surf-or-turf-dinner-cruise-2019-06-15/

6/19 @ 9pm

Leland Baker Quartet

Acacia Club (Providence, RI)

6/27 @ 7pm

Newport Dinner Cruise

Casey's Marina (Newport, RI)

Solo piano music for a small intimate dinner! Your favorite jazz, pop, and classical tunes! Enjoy a wonderful three course meal!

https://newportdinnercruise.com/cruises/surf-or-turf-dinner-cruise-2019-06-27/

6/29 @ 9pm

Leland Baker Quartet

The Parlour (Providence, RI)

Duets with Joe Parillo!

Hello Friends!

Next Friday (5/10) I'll be playing in a very special concert. I am joining my college piano teacher and mentor Joe Parillo in the final concert of the Spring series at the Music Mansion! We will be playing several piano duets of original music, jazz piano trio with his band, and some tunes with flutist extraordinaire, Wendy Klein! This will be a memorable event. Music starts at 7:30pm. I hope to see you there!

Music Mansion

88 Meeting Street

Providence, RI 02906

Front page of Projo!

Hello Friends!

This past Wednesday I played with Leland Baker, Matthew Passeroni, and Randy Cloutier at the Acacia Club in Providence. The Providence Journal was on hand and featured us on the front page of today's paper! Pretty cool!

http://www.providencejournal.com/news/20181209/providences-acacia-club-represents-long-history-of-community

Best,

Joe

Noon Tunes Tomorrow (7/11)!!!

Hello Friends,

Tomorrow at noon I will be joining Michelle Cruz and Matthew Passeroni for "Noon Tunes". Food Trucks are nearby to enjoy a nice lunch while listening to us play music that celebrates African American contributions to music literature. Come grab a blanket and join us!

6/13 "Noon Tunes" has been postponed!

Hello Friends,

Due to our rainy forecast, "Noon Tunes" has been postponed. Stay tuned for rain date!

Best,

Joe

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Amy Winehouse Project

Friday, June 5 @ 8:30PM — 11:00PMFri, Jun 5 @ 8:30PM — 11:00PM

The Blue Room, 2197 Broad St., Cranston, RI

Joe joins Lisa Kay's Amy Winehouse tribute band for a wonderful night of music!

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