John Palocy is a Rochester professional pianist and retired music teacher, originally from Syracuse.  Armed with a piano performance degree from Potsdam state and teaching certificate from Nazareth College, John has been a Rochester musician and teacher for his adult life, working as an accompanist, club musician and band leader in pop and jazz settings.  

He is currently  pianist for The Brockport Big Band, the Jon Randall Octet and Indigo Breeze.