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Biography

Bruno Erminero(aka Doctor B)is an Italian musician, composer, and performer with a focus on piano and Hammond organ. His work spans jazz, blues, and related genres, and he has explored a range of styles, from jazz standards to original compositions and soundtracks. Born and raised in Italy, studying music at a young age and refined his skills through extensive training and collaborations with various musicians.

Over the years, Erminero has recorded several albums, including Listen to My Soul, At The Window, New Island, and Afro Blue, each reflecting his ongoing interest in blending tradition and contemporary influences. He has performed at festivals, clubs, and events, developing a live approach that highlights the interplay between melody, rhythm, and improvisation.

Studies and Musical Training

  • 1988 – Terni, Jazz University – Rita Marcotulli
  • 1992 – Perugia, Conservatorio “F. Morlacchi” – Piano Diploma – Franco Fabiani
  • 1994/95 – Perugia, Umbria Jazz Berklee Summer Clinics – Ray Santisi
  • 1996 – Perugia, Conservatorio “F. Morlacchi” – Triennio Jazz – Giovanni Tommaso, Marco Tamburini
  • 1997 – Terni, Workshop – Francesco LoCascio
  • 1998 – Terni, Workshop – Bobby Watson
  • 1999 – Terni, Workshop – Ellade Bandini
  • 2000 – Terni, Workshop – Steve Lacy, Giovanni Tommaso
  • 2006 – Frosinone, Workshop – Tony Monaco
  • 2012 – Frosinone, Conservatorio “L. Refice” – Biennio Jazz – G. Burk

Discography

  • 1989 – Un’Altra Città (Fragile, BAASROCK #BRLP0490) – Compilation, rock original composition
  • 1990 – Fragile (Fragile, Fonit Cetra #891157) – Fusion, original compositions
  • 1997 – Listen to My Soul (Bruno Erminero Trio, Pagina 3 #BD1361) – Jazz/Rock trio, original compositions
  • 1998 – Disincanto (Giovanni Danieli, Sony Music #BLU4915832) – Pop italian singer
  • 1998 – My Time (Giovanni Bartolini, Pagina 3 #BD1364) – Rock vocalist, Rock/Blues covers
  • 2000 – De Luxe (Luca Bonifazi & Marco Collazzoni Quartet, M.A.P. #LTCD0116) – Organ-style, originals
  • 2002 – New Island (Azzurra Music #TBPJAB062) – Jazz quartet, original compositions
  • 2004 – Afro Blue (Azzurra Music #TBPJAB075) – Jazz standards
  • 2005 – My Love (Bruno Erminero Sextet, Groove Production) – S.Valentine Love music compilation
  • 2005 – Christmas Jazz (Bruno Erminero Quintet, Groove Production) – Christmas Carols in a Jazz mood
  • 2005 – N.O.T. for Me (Lorenzo Minguzzi New Organ Trio, Splas(h) Records) – Jazz trio, original compositions
  • 2006 – Terni Jazz Orchestra (Terni Jazz Orchestra, Comar 23 #CD0406) – Big band jazz, originals and cover
  • 2007 – Pace Tocco Terra (Valter Vincenti, La Cucina/EMI #LCS009) – fusion/rock originals
  • 2007 – Jive Party Vol.2 (Daddy’s Rebels, Azzurra Music #TBP11396) – Jump ‘n Jive classics
  • 2008 – Another Spring (Lorenzo Minguzzi New Organ Trio, Caligola Records) – original compositions
  • 2009 – An Evening With… (M. Collazzoni, B. Erminero, S. Jacobs) – Jazz Standards
  • 2013 – TV ROCKS! Retro TV Series Soundtracks Revisited (B. Erminero Sextet) – TV series music from the ’60/’70
  • 2014 – TJO-One Day (Terni Jazz Orchestra, Comar 23) – Big band jazz, original compositions
  • 2016 – SteelNovo (SteelNovo Trio) – Jazz trio, original compositions
  • 2018 – At the Window (Organtribe, Camilla Records) – Funk/Fusion trio, original compositions

Bands and Projects

  • Bruno Erminero Trio: Jazz/Rock originals, active from 1997, live broadcasts at RADIO RAI 3 and opening acts for Brian Auger’s New Oblivion Express (1999) and Larry Goldings Trio (2000)
  • Marco Collazzoni & Luca Bonifazi Quartet: Organ-style jazz quartet, finalist at “Viva il Jazz” competition
  • New Island Quartet: Original jazz compositions and jazz covers with special guest Garrison Fewell
  • Lorenzo Minguzzi New Organ Trio: Jazz trio performing originals and standards, active in Italy and France
  • Doctor B & Atomic Organ Combo: Funky style septet, original music and tribute to the greatest organ players
  • Organtribe: Funk/Fusion style power trio, originals and more

Collaborations

  • Mirella Caponetti Show: Mezzo soprano combined with jazz combo and classical instruments
  • Armando Grassi / Bruno Erminero Duo: Cello and piano duo blending classical and folk music
  • Marco Messeri: Music for the Tuscan theatrical tours, combining humor and jazz trio arrangements
  • Terni Jazz Orchestra: Jazz Big Band, director M. Collazzoni, arrangements Erminero

Other Activities
From 2000 to 2003, Erminero has served as director of summer jazz courses at the “Sant’Elpidio Jazz Festival,” featuring instructors from Berklee College of Music. He is included in the International Archives for the Jazz Organ, Organist of the month in march 2006 (www.iajo.org) and has contributed organist transcriptions to www.jazzitalia.net. His arranging work has been noted in the magazine “Prove Aperte” for his big band arrangement and Hammond Organ of Pino Daniele’s “Terra Mia.” He has also participated as a demonstrator for the PARI.E electric organ at the Frankfurt Musikmesse.

Musicians He Has Worked With

  • Drummers/Percussionists: Gioacchino Fabbi, Marcello Piccinini, Valter Sacripanti, Giulio Proietti, Maurizio Cuccuini, Lanfranco Fornari, Eric Cisbani, Massimo Manzi, Claudio Canzano, Ellade Bandini, Stefano Rossini, Nicola Angelucci, Alfredo Laviano, Luca Colussi
  • Guitarists: Luca Bonifazi, Valter Vincenti, Matti Norlin, Ricky Portera, Ruggiero Brunetti, Luca Pecchia, Giacomo Anselmi, Garrison Fewell, Pietro Condorelli, Lorenzo Minguzzi, Sandro Gibellini
  • Bassists: Giovanni Chirchirillo, Matteo Esposito, Walter Monini, Luca Collazzoni, Lennart Zethzon, Pippo Calvagna, Andrea Rosatelli, Guido Giacomini, Stefano Mora, Giorgio Fontana, Andrea Lombardini, Amin Zarrinchang
  • Saxophonists: Fabrizio Puzielli, Marco Cocchieri, Marco Collazzoni, Lorenzo Fontana, Rossano Emili, Stefano Conforti, Gian Paolo Marchetti, Cristian Panetto, Michael Rosen, James Thompson, Greg Abate, Alberto Mommi
  • Trumpeters: Cesare Vincenti, Pippo Colucci, Felice Reggio, Roberto Piermartire, Carlo Micheli, Giorgio Distante, Flavio D’Avanzo, Fabrizio Bosso, Andy Gravish, Mike Applebaum
  • Trombonists: Tony Micori, Raffaele Monni, Roberto Rossi, Tony Cattano, Daniele Rossi
  • Vocalists: Giovanni Bartolini, Noemi Nori, Piera Pizzi, Lisa Maroni, Jason Saunders, Joy Garrison, Mirella Caponetti