Results for "Original Jazz Compositions"

Giacomo Romanelli

Born: May 8, 1979

Giacomo Romanelli, an Italian saxophonist and composer, released his debut album "New Beginnings" on November 30, 2024. The album features six tracks and has a total duration of 43 minutes.

All songs of the album were composed by the saxophonist and recorded at Happiness Studio in Kawasaki by "Giacomo Romanelli Kichijōji Quartet" with Shunsuke Itoh on piano, Furuto Koshino un double bass, Maiko Mine on drums and Giacomo Romanelli on tenor saxophone.

You can listen to "New Beginnings" on various platforms, including Qobuz / Apple Music / Spotify 

B.I.T. DUO with Danielle Di Majo and Manuela Pasqui

Danielle and Manuela have been performing as a duo since 2019. From the beginning, a special bond was born thanks to the sharing of artistic goals that inspired their "musical research". With this lineup they have already recorded three albums for Filibusta Records, in 2021, 2023 and 2024.B.I.T.'s first album duo, “Come Again” (Filibusta), focuses on a new interpretation of material taken from classical repertoires and on original songs, with the aim of building a personal sound and lyricism, as well as developing a common musical language.

Their second album “Equilibrismi” (Filibusta), is an exclusive collection of original songs. It provided fertile ground for the two instrumentalists to delve into melodic expressiveness and the art of dialectical interaction between two musical instruments. The result of continuous and profound research, both compositional and improvisational.

Quinn Sternberg

Born: April 4, 1994

Bassist Quinn Sternberg is a new resident of Asheville, NC after spending seven years working as a full time musician in New Orleans. Quinn is originally from Bloomington, Indiana, where he began playing professionally as a teenager and quickly became a staple of the region’s music scene before graduating from Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music with a degree in Jazz Studies. He plays both electric and acoustic bass in a wide variety of ensembles and styles. This versatility has made him an asset in collaborations with countless artists as a studio, touring, and free-lance bassist. Quinn’s musical approach relies upon providing functional and supportive bass lines, while still generating intense live energy and creative interaction. This individualistic style has made him a much sought after voice in the South, his native Midwest and beyond.

Katia Toobool

Ali Hossein Mahdavi

Born: June 29, 1996

http://www.alihossein.com     

Ali Hossein Mahdavi, born in Tehran in 1996, is a Vienna based composer, pianist, and producer whose music bridges Iranian traditions, chamber music, and contemporary jazz. His compositions are marked by intricate harmonies, rhythmic complexity, and innovative instrumentation, blending cultural depth with modern sensibilities. Known for his dynamic performances with his different bands, Ali Hossein regularly captivates audiences with a fusion of structured composition and vibrant improvisation. His album "BISTOHAFT" highlights his ability to craft rich, emotive soundscapes, combining lyrical melodies with unexpected rhythmic and harmonic shifts.

Hank Hehmsoth

Born: September 6, 1952

Hank Hehmsoth: Jazz Pianist, Composer, Visual Artist & Scholar

Where sound meets color, and jazz meets innovation—you’ll find Hank Hehmsoth.

A trailblazing pianist, composer, visual artist, and scholar, Hank’s career bridges performance, cultural exchange, and creative exploration. Whether on stage, on canvas, or in the studio, his work shapes jazz into new forms

Recorded Works & Global Reach

Hank’s catalog stretches from intricate solo pieces to bold ensemble projects. Each album reflects his dedication to jazz as an evolving, living art. See discography below. ten: Hank Hehmsoth – Piano

Time Space Fabrics: Expanding Boundaries in Jazz and Art

Cody Steinmann

Born: June 28, 1993

Cody Steinmann has been performing and teaching professionally for over 10 years. He attended Milwaukee Area Technical College where he completed an Associate’s degree in Music Occupations and later won a Rita Tallent Picken scholarship to attend the University of Wisconsin – Parkside. Cody has studied extensively with Steve Peplin, Russ Johnson, Solomon Parham, JD Allen, Jesse Catalino Montijo and James Crowley, DM. He has also taken lessons with Ari Honig, Johannes Weidenmueller, Scott Hesse, Pete McCann, and Aaron Gardner.

An outstanding improviser and composer, Cody has become a fixture on the Twin Cities jazz scene since settling in Minneapolis. Cody has performed with JD Allen, Solomon Parham, Javier Santiago, Russ Johnson, Chris Bates, JT Bates, Abinnet Berhanu, Anthony Fung, Max Gerl, Kevin Washington, Bryan Murray, Fode Bangoura, L.A. Buckner, Jake Baldwin, and Nelson Devereaux. In September 2019, under his producer name C0D3 7, he released his debut album 7 a musical chronicle of Cody’s youth. He then released his second album, Sightless Quartet Live, in May 2021. Sightless Quartet is the first group Cody formed upon moving to the Twin Cities, dedicated to exploring the intersections between jazz, metal, and hip hop.

Ilario Ferrari

Born: September 9, 1986

Early Years and Musical Journey

Born In southern Italy in a picturesque city called Terracina, Ilario has manifested a musical vocation since his early years. Though his grandfather was a reputed song-writer, Ilario never had the chance to meet him and grew up in a "non musical" family. Under the mentorship of guitarist Andrea Renzelli during his teenage years, Ilario delved into formal music education, mastering the guitar and self-teaching piano and composition. At just seventeen, his inaugural band, VST, earned a coveted spot in the finals of the prestigious national competition "Rock Targato Italia'' in Milan.
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Upon completing high school, Ilario ventured to Rome and co-founded the "Studio Mobile" recording studio with sound engineer and lyricist Giovanni Leo. For five years, he showcased and developed his versatility as a pianist, guitarist, and composer, crafting a diverse array of music projects, from orchestral works to pop/rock productions.

Musical Education and Recognition

Méva's Journal

Active since: 2023

Méva’s Journal is a fresh hard bop outfit in the Brisbane Jazz scene, modeled off of the late 50's/60's ‘hard bop’ ensembles. 

The band is led by Evan J. Evans, a Brisbane drummer currently studying a Bachelor in Jazz performance at the Jazz Music Institute, who has written all the music for the band. 

The music is based heavily in the early era of hard bop, taking heavy influence from more angular bebop composers like Thelonious Monk. The band features Tyger Middleton on Tenor Saxophone, Chris James on Alto Saxophone, Jordan Stitt on Piano and Alex Askew on Double Bass.

Nick Rosario