Kellen Pisani

Background

About Kellen Pisani

Kellen Pisani, guitarist, is a graduate of Moravian College (now Moravian University). He studied jazz guitar under the direction of Tom Kozic, as well as classical guitar with John Arnold. Kellen performed with various groups at Moravian including Jazz Combo I, Guitar Ensemble, and the Moravian College BIG Band, of which he served as student director. He has performed around in the Lehigh Valley and greater New Jersey area at all kinds of venues as well as private parties and events. Kellen began playing guitar at the age of seven under Jimmy Leahey (son of notable jazz guitarist Harry Leahey) primarily played rock music and was introduced to jazz music while at Phillipsburg High School. He competed in jazz competitions and played with the jazz combo at school until he graduated in 2016. While at Moravian, he has had the opportunity to play with jazz artists such as Steven Feifke, Maria Schneider, Vic Juris, Dave Liebman, Bill Goodwin, Gene Perla, and Barry Greene. He has also had the opportunity to travel to the Czech Republic to participate in the Karl Velebny Jazz Workshop. Kellen maintains an active performance and teaching schedule in the area playing all genres of music, and continues to grow as a performer and teacher.