John Oddo
Conductor/Arranger/Pianist
John Oddo was musical director for Rosemary Clooney from 1983 until her death. He has been associated with Ms. Clooney on at least seventeen albums and in numerous performances, including television appearances.
From 1980 to 1983, Mr. Oddo worked as pianist and arranger for the Woody Herman Orchestra, providing the group with many original compositions and arrangements. He has also written arrangements for Patti Austin, Debby Boone, Ray Charles, Stan Getz, Michael Feinstein, Debbie Gibson, Bob and Dolores Hope, James Naughton, Maureen McGovern, Marian McPartland, John Pizzarelli, Dianne Reeves, Linda Ronstadt, Diane Schuur, Toni Tennille, Toots Thielmans, and Joe Williams.
John is a 1978 graduate of the Eastman School of Music.