Draft:Alessandro Bertozzi Jazz Saxophonist
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Comment: Please improve Draft:Alessandro Bertozzi, rather than created drafts under multiple titles, thanks. Wikishovel (talk) 15:41, 2 December 2024 (UTC)
Biography and Education
[edit]Alessandro Bertozzi is an Italian saxophonist, composer, and arranger. He began studying the clarinet and saxophone at an early age, performing live in various settings, including band concerts and dance evenings. In 1984, he graduated as a master luthier from the Antonio Stradivari International School of Violin Making in Cremona, where he specialized in crafting classical and modern instruments.[1]
During his early career, Bertozzi worked extensively as a session musician, contributing to approximately 300 recordings for a variety of artists, including Enrico Ruggeri, Gianni Bella, Marcella Bella, and Marina Fiordaliso.[2] Alongside session work, he began composing and arranging music across a range of genres.
Career
[edit]Albums
[edit]Bertozzi released his first album, Big City Dreamer, in 1998. The album, recorded in Italy, features collaborations with Alberto Tafuri, Lorenzo Poli, Enzo Zirilli, and Franco Cristaldi.[3]
In 2003, he recorded Talkin' Back in New York, collaborating with artists such as Bob James and Hiram Bullock. The album earned critical acclaim and led to performances at notable venues, including the Blue Note in New York.
Subsequent albums include Crystals (2009), which featured musicians such as John Patitucci and Randy Brecker, and Trait d'Union (2020), blending African rhythms with jazz influences.[4]
Recent Work
[edit]In 2024, Bertozzi collaborated with mezzo-soprano Anna Maria Chiuri on **"The Verdi Sessions Vol.1"**, a project reinterpreting the works of Giuseppe Verdi through a fusion of classical and jazz elements. The first single, Oh, dischiuso è il firmamento, presents a contemporary adaptation of Verdi’s music.[5]
Selected Discography
[edit]- 1998 - Big City Dreamer
- 2003 - Talkin' Back
- 2009 - Crystals
- 2014 - Contralto
- 2014 - Into the Strings
- 2017 - Funky Party
- 2020 - Trait d'Union
- 2022 - Electric Jam Session
- 2024 - The Verdi Sessions Vol.1
References
[edit]- ^ "Official Website of Alessandro Bertozzi". Retrieved 2024-12-02.
- ^ "Alessandro Bertozzi on AllMusic". Retrieved 2024-12-02.
- ^ "Alessandro Bertozzi on Discogs". Retrieved 2024-12-02.
- ^ "Alessandro Bertozzi on Last.fm". Retrieved 2024-12-02.
- ^ "The Verdi Sessions Vol.1". Retrieved 2024-12-02.
External Links
[edit]- [Official website](https://www.bertozzimusica.it)
- [Alessandro Bertozzi on Last.fm](https://www.last.fm/music/Alessandro+Bertozzi)
- [Alessandro Bertozzi on AllMusic](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/alessandro-bertozzi-mn0002035123)
- [Alessandro Bertozzi on Discogs](https://www.discogs.com/artist/Alessandro+Bertozzi)
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