Peter Torsiello
Peter Torsiello
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About Peter Torsiello
Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, Peter has a growing reputation as an accomplished guitarist, vocalist, composer and producer. Music Connection Magazine wrote that Torsiello is "a versatile Singer-Songwriter-Guitarist who is definitely worth looking into." Peter, his wife Liliana de Leon and son Vincenzo, form the Flamenco/Pop trio FLORYPIEDRA and have received a lot of attention this year as the Grand Prize Winners in the 2009 John Lennon Songwriting Contest with their song Vamo’ Ya. They are also finalists in the JLSC for their song Salvame and Honorable Mention in the U.S.A. Songwriting Competition, all in the same year! Their CD Amor is currently being sold on iTunes, and they perform frequently at de la Cruz Bistro in Mesa, Arizona as a driving force behind the New Mesa Arts Scene. As a prolific songwriter, Peter unites Latin, Classical, Folk, Flamenco, Light Jazz, and Rock: All revolving around his extremely gifted acoustic/electric guitar performance. His debut album, "Paper Cathedrals" which has garnered rave press reviews, has resided on play lists in over 72 major national markets, Cox Music Network and U.S. Air. Peter has also released a Christian Compact Disc, "Glory to God" and is currently working on his 2nd CD for FLORYPIEDRA. He has also had his Catholic compositions “We Will Turn” and “Say the Word” published by Oregon Catholic Press. In 2000-2001, Peter Torsiello was lead guitarist for the Hollywood Records recording artist, Serralde. With Serralde, he has appeared on numerous TV shows seen and heard by millions which include "Billboard Minutes", Canal 34 Univision "KMEX Noticias," KJLA (music video show), KVEA (music video show), "CNN en espanol" and on the music video for the hit single "No Hay 'Na Mejor". "Serralde" (with Peter) has performed live at the Sunn Theatre in Anahiem, Las Vegas House of Blues and Soldier Field in Chicago. Mr. Torsiello's studio work as a guitarist and vocalist includes work with Paul Cotton (Poco)- Film composer Matthias Weber- the 100th musical episode of "That 70's Show" - MGM TV show "Fame L.A." - composer and guitarist for the Jeff Jones CD "Mosaic" and Parent’s Choice Award winning CD "Sing a Little Song, Do a Little Dance" - the hit prime-time series "Third Watch" - and a commercial for J.C. Pennys. Peter's lead guitar work and songwriting is beautifully exemplified on the CD "Passage Home" for the band "Twist of Faith" from which two tracks have been featured on the hit CBS series "That's Life." Currently, Peter is enjoying producing from his studio "The Hot Red Room". Artists produced include singer/songwriter Ileana Burdine, classical vocalist Michael Wieser, Arizona legend Bob Diaz, James Di Luzio, Irene Troy, Walt Verson Jr., and Christian artist Simona Olson. You can find Peter most weekends as the Director of Music at Our Lady of Malibu Catholic church and Contemporary Music Director at Saint Paul the Apostle in Westwood, CA. "The most blessed job in the world".
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