John Dimase was born and raised in Albany, New York, the state’s capital. His hometown played a large role in his personal and musical development, hence the name of the trio. Following his older brother’s footsteps, he started learning piano in second grade, trumpet in fourth grade and joined the school jazz band in early high school.

He went on to study jazz at Temple University under Terell Stafford, and has since learned from great musicians such as Wynton Marsalis, Tim Warfield, and John Swana among many others. In college he began singing, influenced by Frank Sinatra, Sarah Vaughan, and Nat King Cole, and singing has now become a large part of his musical career. Whether it be through his horn or his voice, John consistently captivates audiences with his smooth tone and use of melody.