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. Performance highlights include performing at the Newport Jazz Festival, East Providence HeritageFest, and PVDFest. Joe performs in many venues in the New England area as a soloist and as a member of a small ensemble. Performance examples include business/social functions, wedding ceremonies and cocktails, restaurants, and church services.
Joe currently teaches piano for the RI Philharmonic and Music School, the Rhody Center, and privately. He has taught summer camps, private lessons, small classes, and coached jazz combos at the University of Rhode Island and for Friends of the Music Mansion. 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.
Photo Credit: Penny Sousa
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
Hello Friends,
Due to unforeseen circumstance, tonight's gig has been cancelled. Please stay tuned for future music dates@
Best,
Joe
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/
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.
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)
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
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
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!
Hello Friends,
Due to our rainy forecast, "Noon Tunes" has been postponed. Stay tuned for rain date!
Best,
Joe
Hello Friends,
For the month of June I have several public shows upcoming! Whether you are looking for music for dancing, music for thinking, or music for the soul, I have you covered! Stay tuned for more dates!
6/10/18 @ 2pm- Is This Jazz? Showcase at Burnside Park (Providence, RI) - As a part of PVDFest, I will be joining Ben Shaw and other musicians as we play original jazz music. FREE to attend.
6/13/18 @ 12pm- Michelle Cruz Trio at Burnside Park (Providence, RI) - In celebration of Black Music Month, I will be joining Michelle's band for "Noon Tunes". We play a variety of music by African American composers. FREE to attend.
6/28/18 @ 6pm- Solo Piano at Newport Dinner Cruise (Newport, RI)- A wonderful blend of jazz, classical and pop for your listening pleasure! Tickets can be purchased at http://newportdinnercruise.com/cruises/surf-turf-dinner-cruise-2018-06-28-2/. $100.00
Legacy Shows:
6/9/18 @ 9pm- Ciara Restaurant and Lounge (Johnston, RI). No cover charge.
6/15/18 @ 9pm- 39 West Restaurant and Lounge (Cranston, RI). No cover charge.
6/16/18 @ 8pm- Platforms Dance Club (Providence, RI). No cover charge.
Thank you for your continued support! I look forward to seeing you!
Best,
Joe
Duet with Fumi Tomita. Private Event.
I am playing piano for the touring Symphonic Sinatra show.