Tonino Miano

Teaches at Abrons Arts Center

Born in Italy, Mr. Miano pursued classical academic studies as well as jazz and free style improvisation, which has become his favoritevehicle of expression. He graduated with maximum honors from the V. Bellini Conservatory of Caltanissetta, and obtained a B.M. in Musicology from the University of Bologna before moving to New York, where he earned a B. A. in Physics at the City College. Mr. Miano has performed extensively, and has released numerous recordings as a leader. In 2007 he founded Impressus Records, a label dedicated to the divulgation of adventurous music, and was later the co-curator of a New York monthly series dedicated to avant-garde/improvisational music called the Avant Post. His teaching experience spans well over two decades, and has allowed him the privilege to be touched by the lives of many.