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Danny Sinoff is a dynamic jazz pianist, vocalist, and bandleader known for his electrifying performances and deep connection to the Great American Songbook. A Boston native, he began classical piano at four and, after moving to Naples, Florida, won regional competitions before landing his first gig at 13. A year later, a Harry Connick Jr. CD and a Bobby Darin compilation sparked his passion for swing, big band, and bebop—setting him on a path to a lifelong jazz career.
After studying at Berklee College of Music, Danny returned to Southwest Florida, quickly making a name for himself. He led a group with the late trumpet great Dan Miller at Ellington’s Jazz Club, becoming a powerhouse in the region’s jazz scene; proving himself as a strong quartet and trio leader. Over the years, he has performed with legends like David “Fathead” Newman, Jimmy McGriff, The Brubeck Brothers, Joe Farnsworth, and Russell Malone. He’s also a frequent collaborator with Saturday Night Live saxophonist Lew Del Gatto.
Influenced vocally by Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Nat Cole, Harry Connick, JR., and Tony Bennett, and pianistically by Oscar Peterson, Ahmad Jamal, Wynton Kelly and Bill Charlap, Danny blends classic swing with modern jazz sophistication. He’s played renowned New York venues like The Apollo Theater, Smoke, The Cutting Room, Minton's and BB King’s, along with major jazz festivals across the country, including The South Beach Jazz Festival and the Syracuse Jazz Festival.
Whether leading a trio in a club or commanding a festival stage, Danny Sinoff delivers high-energy, soulful performances that keep jazz and The Great American Songbook alive, swinging, and unforgettable.
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Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Danny Sinoff began studying classical piano at the age of four. At eleven, he moved with his family to Naples, Florida, where he continued his studies, winning local and regional piano competitions. By thirteen, he had landed his first professional gig. A year later, his father introduced him to a Harry Connick Jr. CD and a Bobby Darin compilation, sparking a deep love for swinging big bands and the Great American Songbook. Soon after, he discovered bebop and modern jazz, solidifying his passion for a lifelong career in music.
In 2000, Danny attended Boston’s Berklee College of Music before returning to Southwest Florida, where he began performing full-time. He quickly established himself as a leading figure in the regional jazz scene, most notably fronting a group with the late trumpeter Dan Miller (Harry Connick Jr., Wynton Marsalis, Tom Jones, Woody Herman) at Ellington’s Jazz Club on Sanibel Island. His reputation as a dynamic pianist, vocalist, and bandleader continued to grow.
Over the years, Danny has collaborated with jazz luminaries such as David “Fathead” Newman (Ray Charles), The Brubeck Brothers, Jimmy McGriff, Russell Hall, Kyle Poole, Sweet Georgia Brown, Martina DaSilva, Deborah Bowman, Russell Malone, Paul Bollenback, Joe Farnsworth, Herlin Riley, Byron Landham, Ulysses Owens Jr., Akiko Tsuruga, Joe Magnarelli, Benny Benack III, Hubert Laws, George Coleman, and Jerry Weldon. He has also worked with Harry Connick Jr.’s bassists Ben Wolfe and Neal Caine. Additionally, Danny has frequently performed alongside renowned tenor saxophonist Lew Del Gatto, a 30-year veteran of NBC’s Saturday Night Live band, as part of the Danny Sinoff Quartet at The Roadhouse Café in Fort Myers, Florida.
Danny draws vocal inspiration from legends such as Harry Connick Jr., Frank Sinatra, Nat Cole, Freddy Cole, Bill Henderson, Blossom Dearie, Shirley Horn, Bobby Darin, and Tony Bennett. His piano influences include Oscar Peterson, Barry Harris, Ahmad Jamal, Wynton Kelly, Red Garland, Eric Reed, Bill Charlap, Cedar Walton, Gene Harris, Mulgrew Miller, and Benny Green.
Beyond his extensive career in Florida, Danny has performed at prestigious venues in New York City, including The Cutting Room, Smoke, The Apollo Theater, BB King’s, Triad, Minton’s, and The Alhambra Ballroom. He has also appeared at major festivals such as the South Beach Jazz Festival, Syracuse Jazz Festival, Adirondack Music Festival, and the Sun Coast Jazz Classic in Clearwater, Florida.
As a bandleader, pianist, and vocalist, Danny Sinoff captivates audiences with his charisma, technical skill, and command of the stage. Whether in an intimate supper club or a grand concert hall, he delivers unforgettable performances that celebrate the timeless spirit of jazz and his deep love for The Great American Songbook, leaving audiences on their feet and wanting more.
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REVIEWS
"Danny Sinoff is the real deal! I know something about singers, pianists and especially singer- pianists, having worked with everyone from Shirley Horn, Norah Jones, Gregory Porter and Sullivan Fortner including new up and comers like Sarah McKenzie. Musicians from across the nation from NY to LA already know about his gifts with a song and routinely make the trek to come hear and play with the man regularly. And the audiences that pack into his bi- weekly appearances at The Roadhouse Cafe and The London Club know something special is going on, particularly when couples get up and move to the dance floor, something I've seen even at concerts he's given. There is something in the air when this man sings and gets down to business on the piano, and dare I say, it's magic. South Florida has got a golden secret (for now) but news is already getting out to all points North and West, if the number of nationally ranked top flight bassists, drummers and saxophonists that are showing up to grace the stage with him are any indicator. I predict that the world will soon know what South Florida already knows; they've got greatness in their midst that is about to become a household name."
- Brian M Bacchus (record producer, curator, label A&R)
“To embark on the journey of being a crooner requires an air of sophistication and a touch of class. Not only does Danny exhibit the qualities of a true songsmith, his humanity and drive to be in the echelon of Sinatra and Bennett sets him in a class all his own.”
- Russell Hall
“Danny Sinoff plays the piano and sings the way i would like to play the drums. Happy, joyous and free. That comes from years of trying to master your craft.
#timetoswing and Sing!”
- Joe Farnsworth
“WHILE clearly influenced by legends Bobby Darin ,et al, Danny is very much his own man; bringing his OWN voice to the Great American Songbook…a “keeper of the flame!”
- Jerry Weldon
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