John Maurice Restrepo is a talented jazz musician based on Long Island
John Maurice Restrepo, a prolific saxophonist, is renowned for his versatility across multiple instruments, including soprano, alto, and tenor saxophones, flute, and clarinet. His career boasts leading his own groups; The John Maurce Restrepo Quartet and Trios, and the JazzCumbia Project, as well a lengthy tenure with the Welfare Poets, and collaborations with esteemed acts such as; Blitz the Ambassador, The Scofflaws, Public Enemy, Fat Cat Big Band, Diallo House Trio, Interplay Jazz Orchestra, Robert Lepley, Linda Cusumano, and Rob Murat.
A product of New York University and The City College of New York (B.F.A 2020), Restrepo has cultivated his craft under the mentorship of jazz luminaries including Arturo O'Farrill, Ralph Lalama, Rich Perry, Ron McClure, David Murray, and Ray Santos.
Leading his own quartet, Restrepo graces stages across Long Island, NYC, and the tri-state area, including renowned venues such as Fat Cat, Treme, Club Bonafide, Flute Bar, and many others. Establishing and nurturing a weekly residency and jam session at Tap and Barrel from 2015 to 2021, John Maurice and his Quartet have solidified their status as one of Long Island’s most dynamic jazz ensembles. Currently, John enjoys regular performances with his quartet and trios at Ornithology, Primi Italian Steakhouse, Fiction, and other notable venues. For more intimate gig and settings, he performs his regular duo gigs at places like Madiran the Wine Bar, Brasserie Cassis and private events like weddings as well as various other fine establishments and events.
Beyond performing, Restrepo dedicates a significant portion of his time to teaching flute, clarinet, and saxophone, passing on his wealth of knowledge to future generations. He offers online lessons via platforms such as Zoom, Skype, FaceTime, Google Meet.