Minucci was born in New York City and is primarily known as the leader of the Grammy-nominated contemporary jazz group Special EFX. His father, Ulpio Minucci (concert pianist/composer) wrote the music to the 1955 hit song "Domani," as well as "A Thousand Thoughts of You," and "Felicia" (both sung by National King Cole).
Minucci with George Jinda & Special EFX have recorded 26 CDs, 8 of those being solo releases. Minucci has recorded and performed with top popular artists such as Celine Dion, Lionel Richie, Jennifer Lopez, Jewel, Mark Anthony, Jessica Simpson, Anastacia and others, as well as jazz artists Roseanna Vitro, Marion Meadows, Jay Beckenstein, Gerald Veasley, Lao Tizer, Nestor Torres, Bob Baldwin, and many others He has written music for well-known programs such as Good Morning America (theme), Bloomberg Radio (theme), Access Hollywood, The 700 Club, and others
Minucci composed and produced the soundtrack for the two Live Nation/Nickelodeon live stage productions of the hit television series, Dora the Explorer (both "Dora"s Pirate Adventure" and "The City of Lost Toys"), which are currently touring internationally.
He also wrote and recorded songs for the live stage production of the long-running British children"s television show, Thomas & Friends Live! - "Thomas Saves The Day!" and "A Circus Comes to Town". Minucci"s "Kickin" it Hard" is also featured as the prime hold music on Verizon"s conference audio bridge system.
