Education:
- Bachelor of Music degree, Magna Cum Laude, Hartt School of Music; 1988, Hartford, CT.
- Studies with Jackie McLean (1982-1988); Bob Berg; Phil DeLibero; Kenneth Radnofsky; Ralph LaLama; Jaki Byard
- Courses at the University of Hartford in Pascal, Calculus, and Physics
- Porter Chester Institute Certificate in Computers and Electronics Oct. 1998
- High School Degree, Valley Regional High School, Deep River, CT
Experience:
- New England Jazz Ensemble, Rey Gonzlalez Versatil, Ricky Rodriguez Orchesta Exclusiva, Jaki Byard's Apollo Stompers, Shawnn Monteiro, Mario Pavone, Jill Gray and Hot House; Motation.
- Crystal Cruises Symphony Inaugural World Cruise; Crystal Harmony; Norwegian Cruise Line M/S Southward.
- 42nd Street tour of the US and Israel, Jerry Kravat Entertainment NY, NY; Dream Girls tour of the US, Daedalus Entertainment, NY, NY; Gateway Playhouse productions of Big River, Chorus Line, Me and My Gal, Bell Port, NY; Candlewood Theatre, Danbury, CT
- Thames Valley Music School, Community Music School
- Artists Collective - and inner city arts school founded by Jackie and Dollie McLean.
- Private teaching studio for over 12 years.
Recordings:
- The Visit, Socci's second release as a leader on the Brownstone Label
- For Joey, Socci debut release as a leader, available through Charles Socci Music
Influences:
- Lester Young; Charlie Parker; Sonny Stitt; Dexter Gordon; Jackie McLean; Sonny Rollins; John Coltrane; Stan Getz; Art Pepper; Miles Davis