Al Moretti
Al Moretti is a formally trained musician and a self -taught visual artist. He has a Master of Music Degree in Composition and Trumpet Performance and a BS in Music Ed., from West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Playing trumpet commercially for many years, Al has performed with world-class jazz guitarist Pat Martino and forged friendships with Stan Getz and other notable artists.
His art education began in the early 1970s, when he had the good fortune to participate in the avant-garde movement in New York City. Music compositions were multimedia experiences then; mixed artistic disciplines blended to create greater dimensions in composition. Music, painting, poetry, electronic and acoustic instruments, recordings, found objects, newly created instruments, and electronic effects mashed together to form a "life is art" presentation.
Though his artistic experiences have been predominantly in music, today Al focuses on painting. His works can be seen at West Chester University, Wells School of Music and the Science Engineering Center and Commons building on WCU campus, Meridian Bank, Malvern, local galleries, restaurants, art and music festivals.
