The pursuit of musical honesty has been the theme of pianist, composer, and educator George Genna. His life has been a constant balancing act between the dual existence of professional musician and professional artist. From humble beginnings growing up on a farm in southern New Jersey he obtained a BA in piano followed by touring the country in top showbands of the late '60's and early '70s.
   This life was supplanted by a return to the east coast and 10 years of intensive study with the late great maestro Dennis Sandole of Philadelphia. Eventually re-entering the professional world there followed several years of work as accompanist for some of the greatest show business acts of the time including several years touring with Sammy Davis Jr.
   From the '80s to the `90s he served as pianist and or musical director for a wide range of top acts such as Frank Sinatra, Jerry Lewis, Chubby Checker, The Flamingoes, The Three Degrees, Lloyd Price, Davy Jones, The Skyliners, Leslie Gore, Cybil Shepard, Rosemary Clooney, Tony Bennett, Rita Moreno, Charo, Paul Sorvino, Regis Philbin, Donna Summer, and the Pointer Sisters, to name a few.
   The late '90s saw another surge toward the artistic side and he renewed his quest for personal improvement. Along with obtaining a Masters Degree in jazz studies, he continued his studies during this period with Jack Reilly and Bill Charlap. His own career in jazz began to gain momentum in this period featuring performances with the likes of Joe Lovano, Randy Brecker, Jack Sheldon, and others.
   "Chain of Events" is his first piano trio solo recording; it marks a coming of age of sorts for a man with an incredible resume'.