Danilo Rea (born 9 August 1957) is an Italian jazz pianist.

[1] He made his debut with the "Trio di Roma" (with Roberto Gatto and Enzo Pietropaoli) in 1975.

[2] Rea has performed with Chet Baker, Lee Konitz, Steve Grossman, Mimmo Cafiero,[3] Phil Woods, Art Farmer, Curtis Fuller and Kenny Wheeler.

[2] In pop music he has performed with Mina, Domenico Modugno, Claudio Baglioni, Pino Daniele, Riccardo Cocciante and Gianni Morandi.

[2] He participated in "Requiem for Pierpaolo Pasolini" by Roberto De Simone at the Teatro San Carlo in Napoli.