Royal Music Ensembles

Performance Bio During the past 40 years Vinnie has performed with noted jazz greats such as Horace Silver, Buddy Rich and Lionel Hampton. He has traveled extensively throughout the world appearing at jazz festivals and concerts in Europe, Japan, Africa, Canada, South America and the U.S.A. As a member of the Lionel Hampton Quintet, he performed guest appearances with various symphonic orchestras in the U.S.A such as the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and the Omaha Symphony and performed at The White House . As a freelance musician, he has performed with artists such as : Blood Sweat And Tears, Ron Carter Big Band, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Barry Manilow, The Nelson Riddle Orchestra, The Mel Lewis Orchestra, Mel Torme, Jimmy McGriff, The Machito Orchestra, Renaissance , Xavier Cugot Orchestra,The Temptations ,The Four Tops,The Rascals and Studio Recording sessions for Music Artist and Corporate Advertisement/ Commercials. American Federation of Musicians Member of (Local 802 NYC) ************************************************** Jazz Artist / Composer His most recent CD release as a leader (The Music Of Duke Ellington & Billy Strayhorn) contains 10 classic compositions by Ellington & Strayhorn. Vinnie is currently performing original compositions with his ensemble (VINNIE CUTRO & NEW YORK CITY SOUNDSCAPE) in the tri-state area.

New York University

Professional Proficiency

New Jersey State Board of of Education

New Jersey Teaching Certificate (Music Education Grades **K-12) Instrumental Music / Vocal Music / General Music

A labor union representing professional musicians in the United States and Canada. Founding in 1896 as the successor to the "National League of Musicians," the AFM is the largest organization in the world representing the interests of professional musicians.