John Ferrara is a pianist who has performed with scores of jazz luminaries since becoming a professional musician in 1963. These include Buddy Rich, Joe Williams, Nelson Riddle, Pacquito D'Rivera, Chico Hamilton,  Philly Joe Jones, Major Holley, Al Grey, Doc Cheatham, Al Cohn, Hal Crook, George Mraz, Peter Donald, Glenna Gibson, Jack Wilkins, Clark Terry, Carmen Leggio, Victor Gaskin, George Young, Lou Soloff, Joe Newman, Herb Pomeroy, and others.  He has played shows with Suzanne Somers, Vaughn Monroe, Bob Crosby and many other notable performers.  He has published two jazz piano books, taught at several schools including the Berklee College of Music, San Diego State University, and Dutchess Community College in Poughkeepsie NY. He graduated cum laude from the Berklee College of Music in 1970 prior to being drafted into the army. His latest CD is Intervals of Light on BlueSun records.