John-Colaianni-Obituary

John Kelly Colaianni

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

Jan 7, 1962 – Nov 28, 2023

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BORN
January 7, 1962
DIED
November 28, 2023
LOCATION
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
CHARITY
Special Olympics

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Colaianni, John Kelly, - formerly of Ventnor, has died at the age of 61 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Langhorne, PA. A virtuoso jazz pianist whose career spanned five decades, John shared the stage with some of the jazz world's all-time greats. While still in high school, John became active on...

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I will fondly remember you every time I hear Pavanne and your wonderful jazz band..rest in peace John.

I just heard this heartbreaking news. I feel like I've lost a big brother. My prayers go out to his family. If I'm hurting like this I can only imagine your pain. What an amazing person. We have another angel watching over us. Rest well and thank you for leaving us your genius listen to

Will always remember John as a very kind person, and brilliant musician. Sending love and prayers to family and friends.

What a life...Jazz with the greats! "Many have been called, few have been chosen".

John was one of my first friends in the jazz world and really helped to start my career. He was gererous with his talent and was a contribution to the all star album we made, Sextet. One of my fond memeories of him was when I sat in with him and Les Paul in New York. What a loss.