Short Bio

Composer, Pianist, Producer, Alessandro Sgobbio keeps expanding his own personal vocabulary of compositions, improvisations and spiritual explorations throughout music. After earning Master’s Degrees at the Oslo Norwegian Academy of Music (Norway) and the Parma Conservatory (Italy), he has been nominated at the Musica Jazz’s TopJazz Best Talents Polls, releasing 15 albums as a leader / co-leader and touring throughout Europe, China, USA & UK. Currently performing with his well appreciated piano solo, his Scandinavian ensemble Silent Fires, he also collaborates on very unique duos with international artists Amal Murkus, Senny Camara, Sarah-Jane Summers, Michele Rabbia and Christophe Marguet. His recent works have been voted Album-of-the-Year/Month on Jazzism, All About Jazz, Revista Jazz, Il Manifesto and other international outlets. In 2025 he releases “Piano Music 3” (AMP Music & Records) and participates to the soundtrack of Jen Marlowe’s documentary “Severed”.

 

“Astonishing piano technique & superb touch. A new star shines in the firmament of Italian Jazz.”
Musica Jazz, IT

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

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

“A balanced collection of chamber music, between introspection and avant-garde.”
Jazz thing, DE

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

 

 

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