Johnny Varro
Johnny Varro is an American pianist known for his work in the swing tradition.
He began studying piano at age ten and was introduced to jazz through the
Commodore Music Shop in New York City. His first professional engagement was
touring with Bobby Hackett’s quartet. In 1957, Eddie Condon hired him as an
intermission pianist, leading to collaborations with artists such as Buck
Clayton and Wild Bill Davison. Varro moved to Miami Beach in 1965, working on
the Jackie Gleason Show and touring with the Dukes of Dixieland. In 1979, he
relocated to Los Angeles, where he founded the Swin...
Them There EyesJohnny Varro and Don Nelson
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Blue Turning Grey over YouJohnny Varro and Don Nelson
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Black ButterflyJohnny Varro and Johnny Varro Swing 7
Swingin' on West 57th Street
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Come SundayJohnny Varro and Johnny Varro Swing 7
Ring dem Bells
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Riverboat ShuffleJohnny Varro and Don Nelson
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Love Is Just Around the CornerJohnny Varro and Don Nelson
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