"An inspired bopster who coaxes every bit of soul out of the piano. Dino Losito is an exciting young pianist who's solos are inventive and most importantly have a message". John Gilbert/California Jazz Coast.

"As a practioner within the mainstream tradition, Losito speaks with a sense of clarity and a bell-like touch that makes his improvisations very appealing" Chris Hovan/ All About Jazz.

"A Clearly secure player marked by sensitivity that comes from getting inside the tunes" Budd Kopman/ Cadence Magazine.

"Losito puts together ideas in a continuum devoid of clutter. His touch at the keyboard is firm, yet it has an elastic, even soft characteristic; his rhythmic sensibility accommodates a relaxed feeling in the midst of a stable core" David A. Orthmann/All About Jazz.

"A musican of unquestioned technical gifts that will move you in many ways" pianist Pete Malinverni.

Pianist/Composer, Dino Losito. was born in Elmira, NY. He comes from a very musical family, and was exposed to jazz at a very early age. His mother, a jazz vocalist, was one of his first influences, along with many other family members. Dino began formal lessons on piano at the age of 4. Along with piano, he also studied flute and percussion. Though classical music was the study at the time for him, jazz was always present in the home, and it was obvious this music would become his love. While in high school, Dino studied with Binghamton, NY pianist, Doug Beardsly, and by the time he was eighteen years old, he was already working professionally.

Dino went on to further his studies at the renowned William Paterson University in Wayne NJ. He had the privilege of being under the tutelage of such notables as Norman Simmons, Harold Maburn, and Rufus Reid. He also studied with pianist Pete Malinverni.

Dino has performed at many notable venues throughout the country and abroad. Some credits include, Blue Note, Birdland, NBC Rainbow Room, and Dizzy’s at Lincoln Center (NYC). He has also performed/recorded with such notables as Eric Alexander, Houston Person, Joe Romano, Don Menza, Ralph Lalama, Harry Allen, Mickey Roker, Joe Magnirelli, Grant Stewart, Danny D’Imperio, vocalist Nancy Kelly, and many others. His cd release ‘Like That‘, as a leader, has received critical acclaim, and Dino has been featured on over a dozen recordings as a sideman.

Losito's ability to captivate audiences with his lyrical playing, sensitive melodies, and his infectious groove, has led him to be one of the most sought after pianists on the scene.

Along with performing and recording , Dino keeps an active teaching schedule, and is currently on the faculty at 171 Cedar Arts Center, in Corning, NY.