New York guitarist and composer Eric DiVito has been leading his own groups and performing as a sideman in the NYC and tri state area since 2003. He frequently performs at jazz clubs, festivals and live music venues including Smalls, The Iridium, The Kitano, The Garage, the 55 Bar, Maureen's Jazz Cellar, Daryl's House and many more as well as regional and international touring. Eric performs a mix of traditional, straight ahead, bebop and modern jazz, often featuring his original compositions as well as solo classical repertoire.

As an educator, Eric has been teaching music and directing ensembles in the public school system since 2006.  He has taught, designed and implemented curriculum for all grades from PK-12, as well at the college level.  He also teaches guitar techniques privately at his home studio.

In 2011, Eric signed with the Ontario-based record label Pioneer Jazz Collective label (PJC Records) and released his debut album as a leader, Breaking the Ice (2012), as well as a follow-up record, The Second Time Around (2013). Both records have received national and international acclaim. Eric also recorded Soothing Classical Guitar Music: Music For Deep Sleep (Inner Splendor Media, 2016) which spans over 500 years of solo classical guitar repertoire. He has been published in Downbeat Magazine, RAE Magazine, and Play Jazz Guitar.