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Ginetta Minichiello  - Ginetta's Vendetta  

 180 West 20th Street, #6K, NYC, N.Y. 10011  GinettasVendetta@aol.com  1.646.345.0456    GinettasVendetta.com 

Profile 

Dynamic and magnetic musician and bandleader able to inspire others to perform their best. Detail oriented and experienced pocket trumpeter, vocalist, arranger, producer and female powerhouse who is passionate about music & spreading the gospel of jazz. A Jazz ambassador continuing the legacy of what she calls “America’s Greatest Export” through her live concerts, podcasts, seminars, tours, recordings and musical residencies in NYC and around the world. Recognized for the successful longevity of her band: Ginetta’s Vendetta, she is committed to creating and sharing her music with the masses. 

Key Skills 

  • Highly skilled trumpet and pocket trumpet player, and professional vocalist 

  •  Songwriter, and Composer 

  • Music production and arrangement    

  • Live performance and vivacious stage presence  

  • CD Mixing & Mastering 

  • Marketing and social media promotion  

  • Collaboration with other artists/producers in various genres 

 

Professional Experience 

1990- 2000 

Toured South America, the Carribean, Puerto Rico, Canada, Nova Scotia, Europe and the entire United States with various Latin, Blues, Compa, Merengue and Rock bands. 

Lead singer in showband “Waterfront” touring the eastern seaboard & Atlantic City casinos 

Debuted The band Ginetta’s Vendetta at The Nuyorican Poets Cafe, started playing local NYC clubs 

Released first CD: “La Dolce Vita” with Ginetta’s Vendetta to critical acclaim. 

Sideman on a dozen albums, ranging from Rock and Roll, R & B and Jazz to Indie artists, Salsa, Soca & more 

 

2000 - 2010 

Had steady residencies in major NYC venues as bandleader with Ginetta’s Vendetta  

Toured the tri-state area, Florida, Utah and Mexico with Ginetta’s Vendetta 

Released 2nd CD; “Land on your Feet”, making it onto the Grammy ballot in 5 categories 

2-week engagement at The Blue Note in Beirut, Lebanon, headlining: Ginetta Vendetta 

Played at The St. John’s Blues Festival, The Hudson Black Arts Fest, The Belleayre Music Festival & others 

2 week engagement at The Golden Nugget Casino w/ Ginetta's Vendetta in Las Vegas 

Received 3 AscaPlus awards for songwriting, plus The Soul Patrol award for best new artist 

 

2010 – 2020 

Continued weekly gigs at NYC’s best hotels, restaurants, summer concert series & parks department  

Co-headlined The Java Jazz Festival with organist Tony Monaco in Jakarta, Indonesia 

2-week engagement in Beirut, Lebanon at the Razz Club (Radio & Television appearances) 

Recorded 3rd CD; “Little Big Horn” with Ginetta’s Vendetta garnering 9 nods on the Grammy ballot 

Had a weekly call in radio show on Monday nights  

Recorded 4th CD: “Standards”, reaching the top #20 for 9 weeks and more Grammy nods 

•Diplomatic Tour through Russia with Ginetta’s Vendetta headlining The Vladivostok Jazz Festival, major press w/ seminars 

House band on the Cocoa & Carols Christmas boat during the holidays 

House band on the yacht “The Adirondack” sailing the Hudson River nightly, summers 

Featured performer 3 times at The Love’s Jazz Center in Omaha, Nebraska, (with the Omaha “Vendetta”) giving jazz seminars at college, high school and grammar schools 

Recorded 5th CD: “Pocketful of Cool” with 6 more categories on the Grammy ballot plus stellar reviews 

 

2020 – Present 

Started nightly podcast “Cool Jazz Live from New York” during Pandemic  

Developed loyal fanbase around the world due to consistent live performances, CD distribution and my global podcast 

•Diplomatic tour through Moldova with Ginetta’s Vendetta, headlining venues and giving seminars 

Major Newspaper articles & radio interviews  

•Diplomatic tour through Uzbekistan with Ginetta’s Vendetta, headlining The Uzbekistan Int’l Jazz Festival w/ massive publicity, press, interviews, seminars & more 

Recorded 6th CD: “Fun Size” currently chartbound and on the Grammy ballot in 5 categories 

Continual steady residencies both in NYC and in South Florida 

 

Education 

 

An alumna of North Texas State University  –  a top tier music school 

 

Language ability 

Conversant in Italian, Spanish and French 

Rudimentary Russian and a bit of Arabic. 

Currently studying Japanese 

 

References upon Request 

 

                                                                         Social Media Links on website:  

                                    

 

                                                                        WWW.GINETTASVENDETTA.COM 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ginetta Minichiello  - Ginetta's Vendetta  

 180 West 20th Street, #6K, NYC, N.Y. 10011  GinettasVendetta@aol.com  1.646.345.0456    GinettasVendetta.com 

Profile 

Dynamic and magnetic musician and bandleader able to inspire others to perform their best. Detail oriented and experienced pocket trumpeter, vocalist, arranger, producer and female powerhouse who is passionate about music & spreading the gospel of jazz. A Jazz ambassador continuing the legacy of what she calls “America’s Greatest Export” through her live concerts, podcasts, seminars, tours, recordings and musical residencies in NYC and around the world. Recognized for the successful longevity of her band: Ginetta’s Vendetta, she is committed to creating and sharing her music with the masses. 

Key Skills 

  • Highly skilled trumpet and pocket trumpet player, and professional vocalist 

  •  Songwriter, and Composer 

  • Music production and arrangement    

  • Live performance and vivacious stage presence  

  • CD Mixing & Mastering 

  • Marketing and social media promotion  

  • Collaboration with other artists/producers in various genres 

 

Professional Experience 

1990- 2000 

Toured South America, the Carribean, Puerto Rico, Canada, Nova Scotia, Europe and the entire United States with various Latin, Blues, Compa, Merengue and Rock bands. 

Lead singer in showband “Waterfront” touring the eastern seaboard & Atlantic City casinos 

Debuted The band Ginetta’s Vendetta at The Nuyorican Poets Cafe, started playing local NYC clubs 

Released first CD: “La Dolce Vita” with Ginetta’s Vendetta to critical acclaim. 

Sideman on a dozen albums, ranging from Rock and Roll, R & B and Jazz to Indie artists, Salsa, Soca & more 

 

2000 - 2010 

Had steady residencies in major NYC venues as bandleader with Ginetta’s Vendetta  

Toured the tri-state area, Florida, Utah and Mexico with Ginetta’s Vendetta 

Released 2nd CD; “Land on your Feet”, making it onto the Grammy ballot in 5 categories 

2-week engagement at The Blue Note in Beirut, Lebanon, headlining: Ginetta Vendetta 

Played at The St. John’s Blues Festival, The Hudson Black Arts Fest, The Belleayre Music Festival & others 

2 week engagement at The Golden Nugget Casino w/ Ginetta's Vendetta in Las Vegas 

Received 3 AscaPlus awards for songwriting, plus The Soul Patrol award for best new artist 

 

2010 – 2020 

Continued weekly gigs at NYC’s best hotels, restaurants, summer concert series & parks department  

Co-headlined The Java Jazz Festival with organist Tony Monaco in Jakarta, Indonesia 

2-week engagement in Beirut, Lebanon at the Razz Club (Radio & Television appearances) 

Recorded 3rd CD; “Little Big Horn” with Ginetta’s Vendetta garnering 9 nods on the Grammy ballot 

Had a weekly call in radio show on Monday nights  

Recorded 4th CD: “Standards”, reaching the top #20 for 9 weeks and more Grammy nods 

•Diplomatic Tour through Russia with Ginetta’s Vendetta headlining The Vladivostok Jazz Festival, major press w/ seminars 

House band on the Cocoa & Carols Christmas boat during the holidays 

House band on the yacht “The Adirondack” sailing the Hudson River nightly, summers 

Featured performer 3 times at The Love’s Jazz Center in Omaha, Nebraska, (with the Omaha “Vendetta”) giving jazz seminars at college, high school and grammar schools 

Recorded 5th CD: “Pocketful of Cool” with 6 more categories on the Grammy ballot plus stellar reviews 

 

2020 – Present 

Started nightly podcast “Cool Jazz Live from New York” during Pandemic  

Developed loyal fanbase around the world due to consistent live performances, CD distribution and my global podcast 

•Diplomatic tour through Moldova with Ginetta’s Vendetta, headlining venues and giving seminars 

Major Newspaper articles & radio interviews  

•Diplomatic tour through Uzbekistan with Ginetta’s Vendetta, headlining The Uzbekistan Int’l Jazz Festival w/ massive publicity, press, interviews, seminars & more 

Recorded 6th CD: “Fun Size” currently chartbound and on the Grammy ballot in 5 categories 

Continual steady residencies both in NYC and in South Florida 

 

Education 

 

An alumna of North Texas State University  –  a top tier music school 

 

Language ability 

Conversant in Italian, Spanish and French 

Rudimentary Russian and a bit of Arabic. 

Currently studying Japanese 

 

References upon Request 

 

                                                                         Social Media Links on website:  

                                    

 

                                                                        WWW.GINETTASVENDETTA.COM 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ginetta Minichiello  - Ginetta's Vendetta  

 180 West 20th Street, #6K, NYC, N.Y. 10011  GinettasVendetta@aol.com  1.646.345.0456    GinettasVendetta.com 

Profile 

Dynamic and magnetic musician and bandleader able to inspire others to perform their best. Detail oriented and experienced pocket trumpeter, vocalist, arranger, producer and female powerhouse who is passionate about music & spreading the gospel of jazz. A Jazz ambassador continuing the legacy of what she calls “America’s Greatest Export” through her live concerts, podcasts, seminars, tours, recordings and musical residencies in NYC and around the world. Recognized for the successful longevity of her band: Ginetta’s Vendetta, she is committed to creating and sharing her music with the masses. 

Key Skills 

  • Highly skilled trumpet and pocket trumpet player, and professional vocalist 

  •  Songwriter, and Composer 

  • Music production and arrangement    

  • Live performance and vivacious stage presence  

  • CD Mixing & Mastering 

  • Marketing and social media promotion  

  • Collaboration with other artists/producers in various genres 

 

Professional Experience 

1990- 2000 

Toured South America, the Carribean, Puerto Rico, Canada, Nova Scotia, Europe and the entire United States with various Latin, Blues, Compa, Merengue and Rock bands. 

Lead singer in showband “Waterfront” touring the eastern seaboard & Atlantic City casinos 

Debuted The band Ginetta’s Vendetta at The Nuyorican Poets Cafe, started playing local NYC clubs 

Released first CD: “La Dolce Vita” with Ginetta’s Vendetta to critical acclaim. 

Sideman on a dozen albums, ranging from Rock and Roll, R & B and Jazz to Indie artists, Salsa, Soca & more 

 

2000 - 2010 

Had steady residencies in major NYC venues as bandleader with Ginetta’s Vendetta  

Toured the tri-state area, Florida, Utah and Mexico with Ginetta’s Vendetta 

Released 2nd CD; “Land on your Feet”, making it onto the Grammy ballot in 5 categories 

2-week engagement at The Blue Note in Beirut, Lebanon, headlining: Ginetta Vendetta 

Played at The St. John’s Blues Festival, The Hudson Black Arts Fest, The Belleayre Music Festival & others 

2 week engagement at The Golden Nugget Casino w/ Ginetta's Vendetta in Las Vegas 

Received 3 AscaPlus awards for songwriting, plus The Soul Patrol award for best new artist 

 

2010 – 2020 

Continued weekly gigs at NYC’s best hotels, restaurants, summer concert series & parks department  

Co-headlined The Java Jazz Festival with organist Tony Monaco in Jakarta, Indonesia 

2-week engagement in Beirut, Lebanon at the Razz Club (Radio & Television appearances) 

Recorded 3rd CD; “Little Big Horn” with Ginetta’s Vendetta garnering 9 nods on the Grammy ballot 

Had a weekly call in radio show on Monday nights  

Recorded 4th CD: “Standards”, reaching the top #20 for 9 weeks and more Grammy nods 

•Diplomatic Tour through Russia with Ginetta’s Vendetta headlining The Vladivostok Jazz Festival, major press w/ seminars 

House band on the Cocoa & Carols Christmas boat during the holidays 

House band on the yacht “The Adirondack” sailing the Hudson River nightly, summers 

Featured performer 3 times at The Love’s Jazz Center in Omaha, Nebraska, (with the Omaha “Vendetta”) giving jazz seminars at college, high school and grammar schools 

Recorded 5th CD: “Pocketful of Cool” with 6 more categories on the Grammy ballot plus stellar reviews 

 

2020 – Present 

Started nightly podcast “Cool Jazz Live from New York” during Pandemic  

Developed loyal fanbase around the world due to consistent live performances, CD distribution and my global podcast 

•Diplomatic tour through Moldova with Ginetta’s Vendetta, headlining venues and giving seminars 

Major Newspaper articles & radio interviews  

•Diplomatic tour through Uzbekistan with Ginetta’s Vendetta, headlining The Uzbekistan Int’l Jazz Festival w/ massive publicity, press, interviews, seminars & more 

Recorded 6th CD: “Fun Size” currently chartbound and on the Grammy ballot in 5 categories 

Continual steady residencies both in NYC and in South Florida 

 

Education 

 

An alumna of North Texas State University  –  a top tier music school 

 

Language ability 

Conversant in Italian, Spanish and French 

Rudimentary Russian and a bit of Arabic. 

Currently studying Japanese 

 

References upon Request 

 

                                                                         Social Media Links on website:  

                                    

 

                                                                        WWW.GINETTASVENDETTA.COM 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ginetta Minichiello  - Ginetta's Vendetta  

 180 West 20th Street, #6K, NYC, N.Y. 10011  GinettasVendetta@aol.com  1.646.345.0456    GinettasVendetta.com 

Profile 

Dynamic and magnetic musician and bandleader able to inspire others to perform their best. Detail oriented and experienced pocket trumpeter, vocalist, arranger, producer and female powerhouse who is passionate about music & spreading the gospel of jazz. A Jazz ambassador continuing the legacy of what she calls “America’s Greatest Export” through her live concerts, podcasts, seminars, tours, recordings and musical residencies in NYC and around the world. Recognized for the successful longevity of her band: Ginetta’s Vendetta, she is committed to creating and sharing her music with the masses. 

Key Skills 

  • Highly skilled trumpet and pocket trumpet player, and professional vocalist 

  •  Songwriter, and Composer 

  • Music production and arrangement    

  • Live performance and vivacious stage presence  

  • CD Mixing & Mastering 

  • Marketing and social media promotion  

  • Collaboration with other artists/producers in various genres 

 

Professional Experience 

1990- 2000 

Toured South America, the Carribean, Puerto Rico, Canada, Nova Scotia, Europe and the entire United States with various Latin, Blues, Compa, Merengue and Rock bands. 

Lead singer in showband “Waterfront” touring the eastern seaboard & Atlantic City casinos 

Debuted The band Ginetta’s Vendetta at The Nuyorican Poets Cafe, started playing local NYC clubs 

Released first CD: “La Dolce Vita” with Ginetta’s Vendetta to critical acclaim. 

Sideman on a dozen albums, ranging from Rock and Roll, R & B and Jazz to Indie artists, Salsa, Soca & more 

 

2000 - 2010 

Had steady residencies in major NYC venues as bandleader with Ginetta’s Vendetta  

Toured the tri-state area, Florida, Utah and Mexico with Ginetta’s Vendetta 

Released 2nd CD; “Land on your Feet”, making it onto the Grammy ballot in 5 categories 

2-week engagement at The Blue Note in Beirut, Lebanon, headlining: Ginetta Vendetta 

Played at The St. John’s Blues Festival, The Hudson Black Arts Fest, The Belleayre Music Festival & others 

2 week engagement at The Golden Nugget Casino w/ Ginetta's Vendetta in Las Vegas 

Received 3 AscaPlus awards for songwriting, plus The Soul Patrol award for best new artist 

 

2010 – 2020 

Continued weekly gigs at NYC’s best hotels, restaurants, summer concert series & parks department  

Co-headlined The Java Jazz Festival with organist Tony Monaco in Jakarta, Indonesia 

2-week engagement in Beirut, Lebanon at the Razz Club (Radio & Television appearances) 

Recorded 3rd CD; “Little Big Horn” with Ginetta’s Vendetta garnering 9 nods on the Grammy ballot 

Had a weekly call in radio show on Monday nights  

Recorded 4th CD: “Standards”, reaching the top #20 for 9 weeks and more Grammy nods 

•Diplomatic Tour through Russia with Ginetta’s Vendetta headlining The Vladivostok Jazz Festival, major press w/ seminars 

House band on the Cocoa & Carols Christmas boat during the holidays 

House band on the yacht “The Adirondack” sailing the Hudson River nightly, summers 

Featured performer 3 times at The Love’s Jazz Center in Omaha, Nebraska, (with the Omaha “Vendetta”) giving jazz seminars at college, high school and grammar schools 

Recorded 5th CD: “Pocketful of Cool” with 6 more categories on the Grammy ballot plus stellar reviews 

 

2020 – Present 

Started nightly podcast “Cool Jazz Live from New York” during Pandemic  

Developed loyal fanbase around the world due to consistent live performances, CD distribution and my global podcast 

•Diplomatic tour through Moldova with Ginetta’s Vendetta, headlining venues and giving seminars 

Major Newspaper articles & radio interviews  

•Diplomatic tour through Uzbekistan with Ginetta’s Vendetta, headlining The Uzbekistan Int’l Jazz Festival w/ massive publicity, press, interviews, seminars & more 

Recorded 6th CD: “Fun Size” currently chartbound and on the Grammy ballot in 5 categories 

Continual steady residencies both in NYC and in South Florida 

 

Education 

 

An alumna of North Texas State University  –  a top tier music school 

 

Language ability 

Conversant in Italian, Spanish and French 

Rudimentary Russian and a bit of Arabic. 

Currently studying Japanese 

 

References upon Request 

 

                                                                         Social Media Links on website:  

                                    

 

                                                                        WWW.GINETTASVENDETTA.COM 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ginetta Minichiello  - Ginetta's Vendetta  

 180 West 20th Street, #6K, NYC, N.Y. 10011  GinettasVendetta@aol.com  1.646.345.0456    GinettasVendetta.com 

Profile 

Dynamic and magnetic musician and bandleader able to inspire others to perform their best. Detail oriented and experienced pocket trumpeter, vocalist, arranger, producer and female powerhouse who is passionate about music & spreading the gospel of jazz. A Jazz ambassador continuing the legacy of what she calls “America’s Greatest Export” through her live concerts, podcasts, seminars, tours, recordings and musical residencies in NYC and around the world. Recognized for the successful longevity of her band: Ginetta’s Vendetta, she is committed to creating and sharing her music with the masses. 

Key Skills 

  • Highly skilled trumpet and pocket trumpet player, and professional vocalist 

  •  Songwriter, and Composer 

  • Music production and arrangement    

  • Live performance and vivacious stage presence  

  • CD Mixing & Mastering 

  • Marketing and social media promotion  

  • Collaboration with other artists/producers in various genres 

 

Professional Experience 

1990- 2000 

Toured South America, the Carribean, Puerto Rico, Canada, Nova Scotia, Europe and the entire United States with various Latin, Blues, Compa, Merengue and Rock bands. 

Lead singer in showband “Waterfront” touring the eastern seaboard & Atlantic City casinos 

Debuted The band Ginetta’s Vendetta at The Nuyorican Poets Cafe, started playing local NYC clubs 

Released first CD: “La Dolce Vita” with Ginetta’s Vendetta to critical acclaim. 

Sideman on a dozen albums, ranging from Rock and Roll, R & B and Jazz to Indie artists, Salsa, Soca & more 

 

2000 - 2010 

Had steady residencies in major NYC venues as bandleader with Ginetta’s Vendetta  

Toured the tri-state area, Florida, Utah and Mexico with Ginetta’s Vendetta 

Released 2nd CD; “Land on your Feet”, making it onto the Grammy ballot in 5 categories 

2-week engagement at The Blue Note in Beirut, Lebanon, headlining: Ginetta Vendetta 

Played at The St. John’s Blues Festival, The Hudson Black Arts Fest, The Belleayre Music Festival & others 

2 week engagement at The Golden Nugget Casino w/ Ginetta's Vendetta in Las Vegas 

Received 3 AscaPlus awards for songwriting, plus The Soul Patrol award for best new artist 

 

2010 – 2020 

Continued weekly gigs at NYC’s best hotels, restaurants, summer concert series & parks department  

Co-headlined The Java Jazz Festival with organist Tony Monaco in Jakarta, Indonesia 

2-week engagement in Beirut, Lebanon at the Razz Club (Radio & Television appearances) 

Recorded 3rd CD; “Little Big Horn” with Ginetta’s Vendetta garnering 9 nods on the Grammy ballot 

Had a weekly call in radio show on Monday nights  

Recorded 4th CD: “Standards”, reaching the top #20 for 9 weeks and more Grammy nods 

•Diplomatic Tour through Russia with Ginetta’s Vendetta headlining The Vladivostok Jazz Festival, major press w/ seminars 

House band on the Cocoa & Carols Christmas boat during the holidays 

House band on the yacht “The Adirondack” sailing the Hudson River nightly, summers 

Featured performer 3 times at The Love’s Jazz Center in Omaha, Nebraska, (with the Omaha “Vendetta”) giving jazz seminars at college, high school and grammar schools 

Recorded 5th CD: “Pocketful of Cool” with 6 more categories on the Grammy ballot plus stellar reviews 

 

2020 – Present 

Started nightly podcast “Cool Jazz Live from New York” during Pandemic  

Developed loyal fanbase around the world due to consistent live performances, CD distribution and my global podcast 

•Diplomatic tour through Moldova with Ginetta’s Vendetta, headlining venues and giving seminars 

Major Newspaper articles & radio interviews  

•Diplomatic tour through Uzbekistan with Ginetta’s Vendetta, headlining The Uzbekistan Int’l Jazz Festival w/ massive publicity, press, interviews, seminars & more 

Recorded 6th CD: “Fun Size” currently chartbound and on the Grammy ballot in 5 categories 

Continual steady residencies both in NYC and in South Florida 

 

Education 

 

An alumna of North Texas State University  –  a top tier music school 

 

Language ability 

Conversant in Italian, Spanish and French 

Rudimentary Russian and a bit of Arabic. 

Currently studying Japanese 

 

References upon Request 

 

                                                                         Social Media Links on website:  

                                    

 

                                                                        WWW.GINETTASVENDETTA.COM