keyboardist/composer in the Atlanta area. He writes music that mixes various styles and genres. His influences range from artists like Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Sam Cooke, John Mayer, John Legend, Michael Bublé, Usher, Jeff Buckley, Sting, Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans and Bud Powell – to all kinds of groups including De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest, The Roots, Boyz II Men, Phish and more – to a myriad of composers including J.S. Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt, Debussy, Samuel Barber and more.
He has a degree in composition/piano from Ball State University where he studied piano with Steinway Artist and internationally renowned performer/teacher Robert Palmer and composition/theory with Jody Nagel, Eleanor Trawick, David Foley and Ernesto Pellegrini. Joe has performed with various bands and artists in different contexts throughout his life. After moving to Atlanta, Georgia he began working with Heidi Higgins, a vocal coach at Jan Smith Studios (Jan Smith is a national vocal coach who’s client list includes Usher, Rob Thomas, India Arie, Trey Songz, The Band Perry and many more), and in 2010 he recorded two singles with Jan Smith, which she vocally produced. In early 2013 he released a self-produced EP entitled ‘Never The Same’ and in July of 2013 he released his first music video – shot by Radiant3 Productions (Gavin DeGraw, Rascal Flatts, Musiq Soulchild) and mixed by Shawn Grove (Collective Soul engineer).
Joe’s current project is aimed at networking and collaborating with other musicians/artists in a multi-genre series of productions that are stylistically diverse, featuring all kinds of virtuosic performers along with other producers and visual artists.
‘Reverie’ is the second song in the series and features saxophonist Trey Daniels (Anita Baker, Alicia Keys, Stevie Wonder, and more) and Latin percussionist Frankie Quiñones (Chantae Cann, Joey Summerville, and others). The track also includes drummer Louis Newsom (Gladys Knight, Patti LaBelle) and 3X Grammy award winning bassist Justin Raines. Engineered by Shawn Grove (Collective Soul, Seven Dust, Needtobreath, Matchbox Twenty and many others).
Recorded and filmed at Patchwerk Recording Studios in Atlanta, GA.
‘Reverie’ was written, arranged and produced by Joe Aielli.
Credits:
Joe Aielli – vocals, keyboards (Piano, Moog)
Featured artists:
Trey Daniels – saxophonist
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/treydanielsmusic
Website: https://treydanielsmusic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/treydanielsmusic
Twitter: https://twitter.com/_treydaniels
Frankie Quińones – percussionist
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_frankie_q_/
Justin Raines – bass
Aleksandra Tevdoska – flute
Louis Newsom – drums
Taylor Poole – orchestral percussion
Wes Freeman – guitar
Eric Vorhies – videographer
Shaun Vogel – artist manager
shaun@synergyamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/synergyamp/
Here are a few quotes about Joe from industry folks he’s worked with:
Chris Kittredge (Drummer for Arrested Development 2010-2011 Australian/Asian tour as well as drummer and MD for Kinkade) said: “Working with Joe Aielli has been an incredible experience. In my career as a professional drummer I have worked many great artists all over the world, and Joe is in a league all of his own. Not only is he a great singer, songwriter, producer, and pianist, he has vision for creating an experience that his audience will not forget. Together with the great team of musicians that he has assembled, Joe is sure to make a huge impact on the music industry that will resonate for many years to come.”
Collective Soul engineer, Shawn Grove said “Man this guy can play! He’s got a great classic R&B/pop vibe a la Michael Jackson as well as a jazz/blues fusion taste with incredible musicianship. Can’t wait to see this project out in a live show setting – people will not be disappointed.”
Tom Knight (famed Drummer for TLC, Monica and many more) said, “Joe Aielli’s “Wait On You” represents the kind of music I love to listen to…the kind of music I love to play…the kind of music that forces me to disengage my ipod’s shuffle option–switching it to repeat mode instead. With incredibly mature performances from every member of the ensemble and the resulting confluence of pure, funky, feel-good music–mixed with crystal clear production–existing fans will undoubtedly fall in love with the group all over again. And for the rest of those who are not yet familiar, I foresee a hell of a lot of “Shazam-ing” going on any time this song hits the air waves.”
“Mama Jan” Smith, Owner, Jan Smith Studios, Inc. (who’s client list includes Justin Bieber, Usher, Rob Thomas, The Band Perry and more) said “Joe Aielli has an infectious heart…in a good way! It shines through his music as well as his smile and draws you in for the pure enjoyment of watching and listening to someone who performs his music with every ounce of himself — a lesson that many an artist nowadays could stand to learn.”
He has a degree in composition/piano from Ball State University where he studied piano with Steinway Artist and internationally renowned performer/teacher Robert Palmer and composition/theory with Jody Nagel, Eleanor Trawick, David Foley and Ernesto Pellegrini. Joe has performed with various bands and artists in different contexts throughout his life. After moving to Atlanta, Georgia he began working with Heidi Higgins, a vocal coach at Jan Smith Studios (Jan Smith is a national vocal coach who’s client list includes Usher, Rob Thomas, India Arie, Trey Songz, The Band Perry and many more), and in 2010 he recorded two singles with Jan Smith, which she vocally produced. In early 2013 he released a self-produced EP entitled ‘Never The Same’ and in July of 2013 he released his first music video – shot by Radiant3 Productions (Gavin DeGraw, Rascal Flatts, Musiq Soulchild) and mixed by Shawn Grove (Collective Soul engineer).
Joe’s current project is aimed at networking and collaborating with other musicians/artists in a multi-genre series of productions that are stylistically diverse, featuring all kinds of virtuosic performers along with other producers and visual artists.
‘Reverie’ is the second song in the series and features saxophonist Trey Daniels (Anita Baker, Alicia Keys, Stevie Wonder, and more) and Latin percussionist Frankie Quiñones (Chantae Cann, Joey Summerville, and others). The track also includes drummer Louis Newsom (Gladys Knight, Patti LaBelle) and 3X Grammy award winning bassist Justin Raines. Engineered by Shawn Grove (Collective Soul, Seven Dust, Needtobreath, Matchbox Twenty and many others).
Recorded and filmed at Patchwerk Recording Studios in Atlanta, GA.
‘Reverie’ was written, arranged and produced by Joe Aielli.
Credits:
Joe Aielli – vocals, keyboards (Piano, Moog)
Featured artists:
Trey Daniels – saxophonist
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/treydanielsmusic
Website: https://treydanielsmusic.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/treydanielsmusic
Twitter: https://twitter.com/_treydaniels
Frankie Quińones – percussionist
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_frankie_q_/
Justin Raines – bass
Aleksandra Tevdoska – flute
Louis Newsom – drums
Taylor Poole – orchestral percussion
Wes Freeman – guitar
Eric Vorhies – videographer
Shaun Vogel – artist manager
shaun@synergyamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/synergyamp/
Here are a few quotes about Joe from industry folks he’s worked with:
Chris Kittredge (Drummer for Arrested Development 2010-2011 Australian/Asian tour as well as drummer and MD for Kinkade) said: “Working with Joe Aielli has been an incredible experience. In my career as a professional drummer I have worked many great artists all over the world, and Joe is in a league all of his own. Not only is he a great singer, songwriter, producer, and pianist, he has vision for creating an experience that his audience will not forget. Together with the great team of musicians that he has assembled, Joe is sure to make a huge impact on the music industry that will resonate for many years to come.”
Collective Soul engineer, Shawn Grove said “Man this guy can play! He’s got a great classic R&B/pop vibe a la Michael Jackson as well as a jazz/blues fusion taste with incredible musicianship. Can’t wait to see this project out in a live show setting – people will not be disappointed.”
Tom Knight (famed Drummer for TLC, Monica and many more) said, “Joe Aielli’s “Wait On You” represents the kind of music I love to listen to…the kind of music I love to play…the kind of music that forces me to disengage my ipod’s shuffle option–switching it to repeat mode instead. With incredibly mature performances from every member of the ensemble and the resulting confluence of pure, funky, feel-good music–mixed with crystal clear production–existing fans will undoubtedly fall in love with the group all over again. And for the rest of those who are not yet familiar, I foresee a hell of a lot of “Shazam-ing” going on any time this song hits the air waves.”
“Mama Jan” Smith, Owner, Jan Smith Studios, Inc. (who’s client list includes Justin Bieber, Usher, Rob Thomas, The Band Perry and more) said “Joe Aielli has an infectious heart…in a good way! It shines through his music as well as his smile and draws you in for the pure enjoyment of watching and listening to someone who performs his music with every ounce of himself — a lesson that many an artist nowadays could stand to learn.”