Luca di Luzio
Luca di Luzio Biography
Luca di Luzio
Bio
Luca di Luzio, Italian Jazz Guitarist Bio
❏ Jazz Guitar Player Profile
A diverse and versatile jazz guitarist, Luca di Luzio plays electric, acoustic and classic guitar with a style that covers everything from jazz standards and bossa nova to funk, modern jazz, fusion and blues.
His creative talent allows him to take part in a wide range of musical ventures alongside national and international artists.
❏ Studies
Luca di Luzio is a Jazz guitar graduate of the Conservatorio di Musica Frescobaldi di Ferrara in Italy.
During the course of his extra-curricula studies he has attended seminars and guitar masterclasses with:
• Pat Metheny
• Mike Stern
• Mick Goodrick
• Jim Hall
• Joe Diorio
• John Abercrombie
• Wolfgang Muthspiel
• Donovan Mixon
• Jim Kelly
• Garrison Fewell
• Les Wise
• Dean Brown
• Ron Eschete (seven strings guitar)
During his concert career as a jazz guitarist Luca di Luzio has played and recorded with many Italian and international artists and other jazz guitarists, including:
A member of the SIDMA Orchestra from 2008 to 2013, Luca di Luzio has also played with the Jazzlife Orchestra and the Conservatorio Frescobaldi Big Band.
♬ Musical Career
In 2008 Luca founded the Barioca quartet with Flavio Piscopo, Tom Sheret and Chica Piazzolla, and performed in over 100 live concerts.
In 2010 he gave life to the Luca di Luzio Electric Trio (european jazz trio) with Stefano Peretto (drums) and Pier Mingotti (electric bass).
2016 was the birth year of LdL Blue's Room Trio an organ room trio with Sam Gambarini on the Hammond and Max Ferri on drums. The group plays regularly throughout Italy and often features the Canadian singer Lauren Bush.
In 2018 Luca recorded his jazz album GLOBETROTTER with Dave Weckl, Jimmy Haslip, George Whitty and Max Ionata. The record is produced by Jimmy Haslip.
♯ Partnerships and Endorsements
In his role as endorser for several leading musical instrument and accessory companies, including:
• Benedetto Guitars
• DV Mark Amps
• D'Orazio Strings
• Eventide Pedals
• Zoom Multieffect
• Timber Tones Picks
Luca di Luzio has performed at numerous international shows and fairs such as SHG, the Frankfurt Musikmesse and the NAMM Show in Los Angeles.
Luca is also the designer behind a complete line of bags for Archtop Guitars as well as the developer of a set of innovative pedalboards with Polish company G-Lab.
He has developed his unique signature set of strings for six and seven-strings guitars, manufactured by the oldest italian stringmaker factory - D'Orazio Strings.
His work as a recording artist is ongoing in his recording studio in Cesena (Italy).
A diverse and versatile jazz guitarist, Luca di Luzio plays electric, acoustic and classic guitar with a style that covers everything from jazz standards and bossa nova to funk, modern jazz, fusion and blues.
His creative talent allows him to take part in a wide range of musical ventures alongside national and international artists.
❏ Studies
Luca di Luzio is a Jazz guitar graduate of the Conservatorio di Musica Frescobaldi di Ferrara in Italy.
During the course of his extra-curricula studies he has attended seminars and guitar masterclasses with:
• Pat Metheny
• Mike Stern
• Mick Goodrick
• Jim Hall
• Joe Diorio
• John Abercrombie
• Wolfgang Muthspiel
• Donovan Mixon
• Jim Kelly
• Garrison Fewell
• Les Wise
• Dean Brown
• Ron Eschete (seven strings guitar)
During his concert career as a jazz guitarist Luca di Luzio has played and recorded with many Italian and international artists and other jazz guitarists, including:
- Garrison Fewell
- Randy Bernsen
A member of the SIDMA Orchestra from 2008 to 2013, Luca di Luzio has also played with the Jazzlife Orchestra and the Conservatorio Frescobaldi Big Band.
♬ Musical Career
In 2008 Luca founded the Barioca quartet with Flavio Piscopo, Tom Sheret and Chica Piazzolla, and performed in over 100 live concerts.
In 2010 he gave life to the Luca di Luzio Electric Trio (european jazz trio) with Stefano Peretto (drums) and Pier Mingotti (electric bass).
2016 was the birth year of LdL Blue's Room Trio an organ room trio with Sam Gambarini on the Hammond and Max Ferri on drums. The group plays regularly throughout Italy and often features the Canadian singer Lauren Bush.
In 2018 Luca recorded his jazz album GLOBETROTTER with Dave Weckl, Jimmy Haslip, George Whitty and Max Ionata. The record is produced by Jimmy Haslip.
♯ Partnerships and Endorsements
In his role as endorser for several leading musical instrument and accessory companies, including:
• Benedetto Guitars
• DV Mark Amps
• D'Orazio Strings
• Eventide Pedals
• Zoom Multieffect
• Timber Tones Picks
Luca di Luzio has performed at numerous international shows and fairs such as SHG, the Frankfurt Musikmesse and the NAMM Show in Los Angeles.
Luca is also the designer behind a complete line of bags for Archtop Guitars as well as the developer of a set of innovative pedalboards with Polish company G-Lab.
He has developed his unique signature set of strings for six and seven-strings guitars, manufactured by the oldest italian stringmaker factory - D'Orazio Strings.
His work as a recording artist is ongoing in his recording studio in Cesena (Italy).
Great Memories
Q BAR - Florida
With my guitar Brother Randy Bernsen playing a trio jazz gig in Fort Lauderdale - FL
Max Ionata - Smitty - Jimmy
My first tour with Jimmy Haslip, promoting The GLOBETROTTER Jazz Album.
Here with Marvin "Smitty" Smith on drums and with Max Ionata on Tenor saxophone.
Here with Marvin "Smitty" Smith on drums and with Max Ionata on Tenor saxophone.
BARIOCA Extended
Fabrizio Bosso joined my Brasilian band - BARIOCA for a Tribute to Marco Tamburini , a few months after he passed away.
with Marco Tamburini
Marco Tamburini was a truly Master of Jazz trumpet and humanity. He was a soulful guy and I miss him every day.
Fresu - Girotto and Orchestra
The Chet Baker - Gerry Mulligan Project with a big band directed by Roberto Spadoni. I really love to play in Big Bands.
Paolo Fresu
There is something unique about Paolo's sound, phrasing and articulation. You can recognize him from the first note.
7 Strings for a Singer
I enjoy playing 7 string guitar especially when I'm comping for a singer. Here with Lauren Bush.
Max Ionata - Smitty - Jimmy
Here again with Jimmy Haslip, promoting my first jazz album
Jamming with Victor Wooten
during Frankfurt MusikMesse I had the privilege to jam with virtuoso Bass Player Victor Wooten. It was really fun.
He's an incredible player and a sweetheart guy.
He's an incredible player and a sweetheart guy.
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Contacts
Booking and Management
- JAZZLIFE - Via M. Serao, 20 Cesena
- Website: www.jazzlife.it
- Mail: info@jazzlife.it
- Phone: Laura Previati +39 3351340537
CREDITS
- Photo by Andrea Rotili
- Video Editing - Luca di Luzio
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