John Elek Nyerges

Background

Nyerges, John Elek was born on June 26, 1958 in Rochester, New York, United States. Son of Sandor Elek and Lena (Angeline) Nyerges.

Education

Bachelor of Music, U. Rochester, 1980.

Career

Pianist, teacher, Rochester City Schools, 1980-1985; pianist, Jazz Winds Jazz Fest, Westfield, New York, 1987; member of faculty, jazz instructor, Hochstein School Music, Rochester, 1988-1990; pianist, arranger, various artists, record companies, since 1988; pianist, composer, Syracuse (New York) Jazz Festival, 1991, 92; pianist, arranger, Syracuse Symphony/Miller Beer Urban League, 1990; pianist, arranger, Urban League/Miller Beer, Syracuse, 1991; pianist, Prophecy Records/Jeff Tyzik Studio, Rochester, since 1989; pianist, composer, producer, NBR Records/Step Into the Lite Music, Rochester, since 1991. Pianist concerts with Rochester Symphony, Buffalo Symphony and Chautauqua Symphony. Pianist with Paquito D'Rivera Hochstein School, Rochester, 1990.

Pianist with R.P.O. Veterans Outreach Center, Rochester, 1991. Featured artist WGMC Radio, Rochester. Featured artist WGMC Radio, Rochester, 1992, WBFO Radio, Buffalo, 1992, television 24/National Public television, 1988-1992.

Achievements

• John Elek Nyerges has been listed as a notable Musician by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Assistant coach Charlotte Youth Athletic Association, Rochester, 1991. Member American Federation Musicians.

Interests

• Avocation: sports.

Connections

Married Kathleen Grace Darroch, April 25, 1981. Children: Joshua Michael, Elissa Christina, Carina Annual.

Father:

Sandor Elek Nyerges

Mother:

Lena (Angeline) Nyerges

Spouse:

Kathleen Grace Darroch

child:

Elissa Christina Nyerges

child:

Joshua Michael Nyerges

child:

Carina Annual Nyerges