Ian Petillo &the Legacy Jazz Band
Drummer, Vocalist, Bandleader
“Smooth sounds, melodic, on-time, able to play a full catalog, this arrangement of musicians is graceful and stylistic,” said Joe Manfredi local broadcast DJ, who hosts Downtown Sounds. “Legacy holds themselves to a high standard and their audience can hear it.”
​"I would like to thank you and the Legacy Jazz band for participating in the gazebo ribbon cutting ceremony and performing for Glen Cove's July 4th festivities. Our annual celebration was a great success thanks to your magnificent entertainment. The musical experience allowed the audience to get into the spirit of the night, and made the evening all more enjoyable. Thank you again for a wonderful performance." -Ralph V. Suozzi, Mayor of Glen Cove
"Your music made a special evening even more special. Thank you for the sweet sounds of jazz and providing the perfect background."-Carl Kanzer
"Thank you so much for the wonderful concert you all gave us last Friday evening. We thought that everything went perfectly and we know that the audience (including us) truly enjoyed hearing your superb renditions of so many favorite songs from the era that many in our audience remember with particular fondness. I know that Genevieve joins me in letting you know that it was a pleasure to work with you in the months leading up to Friday's event. With so many programs to coordinate and oversee, it is especially appreciated when performers and managers are as easy to communicate with and cooperative about providing us with material as you were. We look forward to working with you in the future."-Penelope B. Wright
."It is not just the great food or the location that makes this restaurant shine. Boca offers music every Monday night. Ian Petillo and his Jazz trio fill the restaurant with a variety of tunes. There is jazz, Sinatra, and more! This talented trio takes requests and nothing is beyond their reach!" -Local Reviewer
"Many thanks to you and your colleagues for a fine performance at our library yesterday. The selections were appealing and your artistry was appreciated. Wishing you a happy holiday season."-Janice North, Music Programmer
"On behalf of the music advisory Committee, I would like to thank you and the members of the Legacy Jazz quintet for providing a wonderful musical afternoon at the Great Neck Library on Sunday, May 23, filled the with classic sounds of Jazz and Swing.
The audience loved the performance and was happy to be taken back to the good old days of fabulous music composed by then likes of Cole Porter, Jerome Kern, and the Gershwins. I am pleased that there was such a positive response to the program." -Murial Turk
"It was a real pleasure meeting you, having the opportunity to chat a bit. You are a really great guy. And though it was brief, let me tell you that what you did today will live on forever in the hearts of the family. They were beyond grateful and beyond thrilled...Yes, I do think God will is smiling down on you... many blessings to you. You are fantastic. I hope to give you a ring for another kind of gig. You're awesome." -Greg
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