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Born in Philadelphia, Piruz started
studying violin from acclaimed Romanian violinist Dolly Koritzer
at age 5. After ten years of violin, Piruz studied voice and
music theory with Philadelphia Orchestra organist Michael
Stairs. While studying at Hobart College, Piruz found his mark
on the electric and upright bass through the tutelage of
Pulitzer Prize Composer and Dorsey Band bassist, Nicholas V.
D’Angelo. During this time, Piruz developed his skills with
Berklee College Professor Jim Stinnett. After receiving his
Bachelor of Arts in Music Theory at Hobart, he furthered his
education at the Ithaca College of Music. There, Piruz started a
long association with Wynton Kelly and Henry “Red” Allen
drummer, George Reed.
In 2000 Piruz left Ithaca and returned home to Philadelphia
where he completed a Masters in Music at the University of the
Arts. While living in Philadelphia, Piruz was able to play with
such jazz icons as Ronnie Burrage (Sonny Rollins, Wayne
Shorter), Byron Landam (Pat Martino, Joey DeFrancesco) and Edgar
Bateman (John Coltrane).
Europe was the next destination for Piruz. After several
successful tours with his own jazz band, which included pianist
Etienne Richard and drummer Yves Peeters, Piruz was hired by the
Bruoscella Orchestra in Brussels, Belgium as their principal
bassist.
Now living in New York City Piruz has started to become a
constant figure on the music scene. He can now be spotted either
backing up R&B singers in the Village or playing free jazz
downtown. Piruz has gigged in some of the major rooms in New
York City such as Irving Plaza, Fez, The Cutting Room, Spa, The
Village Underground, and Tonic. Piruz has now chosen to share
his experiences with students as a faculty member at the
Brooklyn School of Music and the Music School of Long Island.