As Presenter for 2019 Jazz Composer’s Symposium in Colorado!!
In May I was invited again to join the 2019 Jazz Composers’ Symposium organized by ISJAC. This year was in Greeley (Colorado – U.S.A).The International Soc [...]
In Sevilla again with Susana Sheiman
On March 14th I had the pleasure to stay again in Sevilla with the Andalucia Big Band. I was invited to conduct the orchestra in a concert at Espacio [...]
On Jury for International Competition for Arrangement and Composition for Big Band in Granada
“Concurso de Composición y Arreglos para Big Bands” actually is the only International Arrangement Competition held in Spain. Now in its fifth edition, the [...]
With Jesse Davis and Rainbow Jazz Orchestra
On November 4th for “Ognissanti Suona il Jazz Festival” I had the opportunity to collaborate, as guest of Rainbow Jazz Orchestra, with Jesse Davis, con [...]
Rainbow Jazz Orchestra at Il Jazz Italiano per le Terre del Sisma
This year again Italian jazz continued to take action to support the areas hit by earthquakes in the centre of Italy. Hundreds of musicians were involved, [...]
Lady in Satin: premiere in Almeria
“Lady in Satin” is the penultimate album (recorded in 1958) completed by Billie Holiday and last released in her lifetime. Ray Ellis made his arrangements [...]
Recording Session with Ruben Simeo and Ad Libitum Orchestra
Ruben Simeo from young age (now he is 26!) he is shown exceptional musical abilities in trumpet. He has participated in concerts and television programs. [...]
Masterclass and Recording Session in Castellon
At the end of March, I was invited for a Masterclass on Arrangement and Composition at Castellon de Plana Music Conservatory. During my stay, I [...]
Dino Plasmati and Ljp Big Band “Matera Encounter” is out
In 2016 Dino Plasmati, guitarist and conductor, commissioned me an arrangement for his orchestra, LJP Big Band, with the aim to record it with the famous [...]
La La Land in Concert
At beginning of October, the American production of La La Land in Concert contacted me as orchestra conductor for Italy tour. La La Land is a 2016 [...]