Alessandro Sgobbio

Since his debut piano solo album “Aforismi Protestanti”, Alessandro keeps expanding his own personal vocabulary of compositions, improvisations and spiritual explorations throughout music. He’s earned master’s degrees at the Norwegian Academy of Music (Oslo, Norway) and the Parma Conservatory of Music (Parma, Italy). Alessandro has released 12 albums as a leader, co-leader, composer, pianist and producer, including the Debra’s Dream Sextet and the CHARM trio. He regularly tours Europe, China and the US with his co-led project Pericopes+1. Alessandro’s newest release “Forests” (with his Oslo-based quartet called “Silent Fires”) is a collective exploration around the theme of Spirituality in its multiple meanings. In February 2021, Alessandro releases Hitra‘s new album “Transparence” under AMP Music & Records.

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“Fascinating compositions. Regular irregularity.” Jazz’N’More, CH

“Modern jazz that’s heavy on intelligent melody and spirited improvisation.” DownBeat, US

“With his many projects, Alessandro Sgobbio is almost indispensable to the Italian scene.” Concerto, AT

“Excellent quality of the music, with an impeccable interplay.” Musica Jazz, IT

“Alessandro Sgobbio is a musician we hope to see in the future more exposed, because the music he composes as well as his luminous playing deserve to be shared with the broadest possible audience.” Mozaïc Jazz, FR

Awards

– 1st prize Umbria Jazz Festival (Perugia) – 1st prize Padova Carrarese (Padova) – 2nd prize at Luca Flores Piano Competition (Florence) – Selected for the ‘Martial Solal Piano Competition’ (Paris) – MusicaJazz “TopJazz ’13” – Best Group of the year Toplist – MusicaJazz “TopJazz ’12” – Best New Italian Talents Toplist

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Feed by Neri Pollastri
Transparence by Mike Jurkovic

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Alessandro Sgobbio: la musica come viaggio verso sé stessi

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Transparence by Emmanuel Di Tommaso
Up by Geno Thackara
Forests by Angelo Leonardi
Forests by John Eyles
These Human Beings by Neri Pollastri
These Human Beings by Karl Ackermann
Charm by Alberto Bazzurro

A perfect fusion of contemporary acidifications and North-European melodic masses. Alceste Ayroldi (Musica Jazz Magazine – IT)

This is music with a great sense of musicality and sophistication. Ettore Garzia (Percorsi Musicali —IT)

“Great record. Wonderful music with a very diverse repertoire, played flawlessly. You can hear the spirit and mutual respect the three musicians have for each other and the music. These guys have a history to be sure .” Dave Liebman (”These Human Beings” liner notes - 2015)

A perfect fusion of contemporary acidifications and North-European melodic masses. Alceste Ayroldi (Musica Jazz Magazine – IT)

This is music with a great sense of musicality and sophistication. Ettore Garzia (Percorsi Musicali —IT)

“Melodies that hit all the angles, accentuating crispness over flow, which adds to the intrigue and a compulsion to see where they go, even if there isn’t a lot of melodic development in the process, much how a car chase can be thrilling even if it never leaves a small area of city blocks. All three musicians talkative on their instruments, bolstering the rhythmic elements. Good stuff.” Dave Sumner (All About Jazz / eMusic Jazz Picks)

“Parfaite cohésion du trio. Élegance et bon goût des compositions.” Julien Delli Fiori (Radio France, JAZZAFIP) - “CHARM” album ( Feb 09, 2014 )

“ The DVD Frames is a wonderful listening experience. If ours not familiar with this group, do yourself a favour and do so. You won't be sorry. “ Dom Minasi (New York City - 2014)

“ Pericopes highlights prestigious and formative influences from bothAmerica and Europe (especially Italy), and reveal an valuable and original compositional style. ”( Committee of Umbria Jazz Festival Contest - 2013 ) “Eccellente pianista, giovane ma già in possesso di un suo stile e di notevole personalità. [...] Il trio [...] rappresenta al momento il contesto più adatto al suo percorso musicale. E questo interessantissimo Charm lo dimostra in maniera compiuta attraverso il dipanarsi di una trama musicale affascinante fin dall'apertura della prima traccia Crimeeide, che segnala una formazione pianistica non comune [...] la musica di Charm sfugge a qualunque etichetta e questa sembra la sua forza: [...] Una prova davvero notevole, un trio di musicisti di qualità non comune.”

Sergio Spada ( Jazz Convention - 08/03/2014 )

“The duo piano-soprano saxophone shows the highlight of improvised music: it reminds me of the rehearsals of Mal Waldron with Steve Lacy (without wanting to force a comparison). Sgobbio and Vernizzi do not compromise with blatant references, and they look for an original direction. What these two composers and musicians are offering is true music, not an imitation. Heart, and intelligence too”.

Franco Bergoglio (jazz journalist and writer)

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