Avi Wisnia
An award-winning singer/songwriter who blends Americana, jazz, and contemporary piano-pop into something dynamic and new. Based in Philadelphia, he tours in support of his newest album "Catching Leaves," performing in venues around the world – from the Philadelphia Museum of Art to The Kennedy Center in DC to concert tours in Japan, Poland, and Brazil. He has given a TED Talk, performed with The Moth storytellers, and hosts the Philly Songwriters in the Round concert series. Wisnia is also featured in the EMMY-nominated PBS documentary “How Saba Kept Singing” currently screening in select cities and streaming online.
Contact: Avi Wisnia
avi.wisnia@gmail.com
https://aviwisnia.com
Avi Wisnia is an award-winning singer/songwriter, finding inspiration in 1950’s west-coast jazz, acoustic American folk, Brazilian bossa nova, and contemporary piano pop. Avi's clever lyrics give a knowing nod to his contemporaries, while his smooth vocals and deft piano skills assure you that this is truly something new. He tours in support of his newest studio album, "Catching Leaves," performing in prestigious venues around the world – from the Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC to The Kennedy Center in DC to concert tours in Japan, Poland, and Brazil. His single "Sky Blue Sky" was recorded via satellite between Philadelphia and Brazil, winning recognition from the Philadelphia Songwriters Project and Mid-Atlantic Song Contest. In addition to being a performing songwriter, he has given a TED Talk, performed with The Moth storytellers, and hosts the monthly concert series Philly Songwriters in the Round at the Royal in Glenside PA. He is also featured in the EMMY-nominated PBS Documentary “How Saba Kept Singing” currently screening in select cities and streaming online. “Avi Wisnia represents the best of the singer-songwriter genre: great voice, great songs, exciting stage presence. He plays piano like he was born to it.” - The Minstrel Acoustic Folk Project