Bill Champitto
Bill is an extraordinary singer, songwriter, pianist based in Boston whose music has been defined as Soulful, Funkified Jazz / R&B. He started playing rock and blues on the Hammond B3 organ on his first working gig with a bar band playing the waterfront in Troy, New York. This 9 piece band covered everyone from Chicago to Earth, Wind and Fire, to the Ohio Players and jam bands like The Allman Brothers, Santana, Tower of Power and Traffic.
A few bands later, Bill found himself on the road with club and small venue acts. Being self taught, Bill picked up everything he could from the wide variety of the players he toured with, including jazz standards, jazz fusion, reggae, southern rock and blues, alternative rock, and Latin / salsa.
He came to Boston to attend Berklee and learn more about his trade from the best. Boston is now his home, where he has backed up such artists as Paula Cole, Lynn Fiddemont, Charles Pedegrew, James Montgomery and others. Bill’s passionate, energetic show can be seen in the North East US at many clubs and festivals.
A few bands later, Bill found himself on the road with club and small venue acts. Being self taught, Bill picked up everything he could from the wide variety of the players he toured with, including jazz standards, jazz fusion, reggae, southern rock and blues, alternative rock, and Latin / salsa.
He came to Boston to attend Berklee and learn more about his trade from the best. Boston is now his home, where he has backed up such artists as Paula Cole, Lynn Fiddemont, Charles Pedegrew, James Montgomery and others. Bill’s passionate, energetic show can be seen in the North East US at many clubs and festivals.
Genres:
Funk, Indie Rock Sponsored by SideCho, Jazz, Pop, R & B, Rock, Soft Rock, Southern Rock
Members:
Bill Champitto; vocals, piano and keys.
Keith Kirkpatrick; bass, background vocals
Ricardo Monzon; percussion
Keita Ogawa; percussion
Keith Kirkpatrick; bass, background vocals
Ricardo Monzon; percussion
Keita Ogawa; percussion
Setup Requirements:
Bill generally performs with his trio. He travles with keyboards, and backline equipement as well as a small pa able to be used in small venues of up to 500 people, and as an on stage monitor system for larger venues. Bill prefers to perform with a grand style acoustic piano when available. Electricity is required, and room for keys, percussion and bass. Lights and sound, stage crew and engineers can be provided by the band at cost, but it is preferred that the venue provide these for rooms larger than 500 people or outdoor venues. A stage plot is available online at http://www.sonicbids.com/billchampitto
