ABOUT JOHN BASILE…
John Basile is an accomplished jazz guitarist and composer known for his soulful melodic playing, sophisticated harmonic sense, and deep conversational approach to improvisation.
As an accompanist he has worked with Peggy Lee, Sylvia Sims, Rosemary Clooney and Tony Bennett, as well as live and recorded performances with contemporary instrumentalists
George Mraz, Michael Brecker, Tom Harrell, John Abercrombie, Tom Harrell, and Red Mitchell.
Basile has released 15 highly acclaimed solo releases showcasing his prowess as a composer, producer, and player. His newest, “”Toyland” is a collection of holiday jazz guitar duets.
Whether’s crafting intricate jazz guitar lines, or producing a dark cinematic track for a sync assignment, Basile adds a certain depth and unmatched musicality to all his varied roles.
In addition to musical duties John is also an accomplished professional boxing judge having worked world championship bouts in the US, Russia, Mexico, Japan, and Australia.