John Bitoy

John Bitoy is a versatile composer, pianist, and artistic director from Chicago, Illinois. John’s work as an artist and producer is multi-disciplinary and spans genres from jazz to classical, drawing inspiration from diverse global traditions. John earned his Master’s degree in Piano Performance from DePaul University and he acts as artistic director of The Second Floor, a black-owned performance and event space on the West Side of Chicago. John’s focus as an artist and organizer is on bringing sounds and stories of black resistance from the African Diaspora to audiences at home and internationally.