Roomful of Blues Announces New Bassist Lou Bocciarelli
After 15 years bassist John Turner has decided to stay closer to home and focus on his teaching and running his jazz clinic. John has been a solid and steady rollin’ member and we’ll certainly miss his easy going personality. We wish him well and will always be grateful for his many contributions.
Stepping up to the plate is yet another heavy hitter in Lou Bocciarelli. Lou is known for his swinging bass lines and deep groove. A versatile musician, he enjoys performing in multiple genres including jazz, blues, swing, trad jazz, country, and original singer-songwriter projects. A Connecticut resident, Lou is a longtime member of the Al Copley Group, the Hartford Jazz Orchestra, and the Sean Nelson Jazz Orchestra. Lou has appeared on numerous recordings and performs regularly throughout New England, along with tours in Europe.We welcome Lou to the band and are very happy to have him. Come check out a Roomful show and we think you’ll agree that we’ve once again scored a top notch musician with Lou Bocciarelli.
Recipients of five Grammy nominations and winners of multiple Blues Music Awards plus numerous victories in DownBeat’s International Critics Poll, Roomful of Blues are celebrated around the world. Steppin’ Out! Adds soul-stirring vocalist DD Bastos to the band’s potent, impeccable musicianship on an exhilarating mix of jump, swing, proto rock ‘n’ roll and funky, contemporary blues, including timeless gems first cut by Etta James, Big Mama Thornton, Jimmy McCracklin, Tiny Bradshaw and more.
