ISB 2025 Convention Presenter — Oscar Stagnaro

Originally from Lima, Peru, six times Grammy Winner, studied at the Conservatory of

Music in Lima. He worked extensively doing studio work and live performances with

many international artists and local bands before moving to the United States in 1979. He

studied Harmony and Improvisation with pianist - educator Mike Marra and the great

Jazz sax player Jerry Bergonzi. Since then, Oscar has been an active performer and one

of the most versatile bass players on the East Coast.

His mastery of playing different music styles from jazz and fusion to Latin jazz, Brazilian

jazz, and South American music has helped him travel the world performing with the

very best Latin jazz artists.

Mr. Stagnaro Professor at Berklee College of Music at the Performance Division since

1988, in 2016 won the Award for Distinguished Professor for the Performance Div.

Bass Player magazine - "Oscar's technical agility, advanced harmonic and melodic

knowledge, and grounding in funk and R&B--as well as his dedication to Latin

traditions-give him the ultimate flexibility when it comes time to lay down a groove."