Brian Pareschi
Trumpets

Born and raised in Rochester, New York, Brian Pareschi received his Bachelor's degree in Biology in 1992 from University of Rochester/Eastman School of Music, after which he spent 3 years traveling all over the world as both a sideman and as Senior Musician Supervisor with Carnival Cruise Lines, leading an 11-piece show-band as well as supervising all the entertainment aboard the ship.

In 1996 Pareschi relocated to New York City where he received his Master's in Jazz Composition/Arranging from the Manhattan School of Music under the tutelage of David Berger. Pareschi also performs with the Swing Mavens and leads his own 15-piece group which performs his original compositions and arrangements.

He has played with the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, Duke Ellington Orchestra, Louis Bellson Orchestra, Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra, the New York Voices, Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, the Flying Neutrinos, the Blue Saracens and George Gee and His Make Believe Ballroom Orchestra. Pareschi can also be found performing in various Broadway shows and arranging for numerous entertainers and acts in Las Vegas, including the Platters, Darlene Love, and Lou Rawls, as well as various shows for Carnival Cruise Lines