Recording with Roberta Gambarini and Symphonic Orchestra

In May I had the opportunity to record with the great singer Roberta Gambarini in an orchestral project (a 30 piece symphonic orchestra) with a jazz rhythm. The first part of the production was completed in the wonderful recording studio Sonoria Recording Plant in Prato with the recording of the symphonic orchestra, conducted by me […]

Recording with Bobby Watson & Clasijazz Big Band Pro

At the end of April I had the opportunity to record with the great saxophonist and composer Bobby Watson in Clasijazz (Almeria – Spain). We made a recording session and concert on April 30th for celebrating International Jazz Day in Clasijazz. The album, who is a co-project between me as arranger and conductor, and Bobby […]

With Dena DeRose & Rainbow Jazz Combo

As a conclusion to the fourth edition of the Ognissanti Suona il Jazz Festival on December 19th there was the concert of the great american singer and pianist, Dena DeRose, as guest of the Rainbow Jazz Combo conducted by Duccio Bertini.Considered as “the most creative and compelling singer- pianist since Shirley Horn”, Dena DeRose, she […]

Writing for Stefano Palatchi

On October 18th I came back to Barcelona for a collaboration with the bass singer Stefano Palatchi. Palatchi (Latin Grammy winner) is a Spanish opera singer who has sung leading bass roles in Spain and internationally and is noted for stage skills, timbre. and expressiveness.In last years he divided his artistic life between classical/opera music […]

“Lady in Satin” in Rodalquilar with FIMA Orchestra

The Festival Clásicos en el Parque in its 18th edition proposed a trip to the musical and vital universe of one of the great singers of recent history: Billie Holiday. The recital took place on July 24th, at 10 pm, at the Rodalquilar Vivero, a luxurious setting, under the open sky and in the heart […]