Derek DiCenzo

Derek DiCenzo is a multi-instrumentalist who is as comfortable playing jazz on the acoustic bass as on the guitar or even the steel drum. He has been a full-time musician based in Columbus, Ohio for many years; his diverse influences and uncanny musical intuition has made him a much sought-after player.

Derek freelances and is a member of several groups and has toured and recorded with Jamaican-born jazz piano sensation Monty Alexander for many years, performing at jazz festivals, clubs, and concert halls all over the world. Recent appearances have been at New York City’s Blue Note, Birdland, Carnegie Hall and at the Blue Note Tokyo. In September Derek played the Blue Note NYC again, this time with Grammy award-winning pianist/vocalist Diane Schuur. He can be heard on recordings by Monty Alexander and jazz guitar legends Jim Hall and Charlie Byrd.