Join Francesco Cigna and his trio as they breathe new life into the iconic repertoire of Charlie Parker, delivering mesmerizing trio renditions that pay homage to the jazz legend's enduring legacy. Experience the magic of Parker's compositions reimagined through the artistry of Cigna and his fellow musicians, in a concert that promises to captivate jazz enthusiasts and guitar aficionados alike. Francesco Cigna is one of the busiest musicians on the scene. His smooth tone and melodic playing is like butter. The Brazilian virtuoso Romulo Duarte is on the bass while Francescos Sicilian brother and long time collaborator Tony Cigna takes good care of the drumming!

Charlie Parker, also known as "Bird", was one of the most influential figures in jazz history. His revolutionary approach to improvisation, his complex harmonic structures, and his exceptional musicality set the standard for subsequent generations of jazz musicians. Parker was a pioneer in the bebop genre, and his ...

Join Francesco Cigna and his trio as they breathe new life into the iconic repertoire of Charlie Parker, delivering mesmerizing trio renditions that pay homage to the jazz legend's enduring legacy. Experience the magic of Parker's compositions reimagined through the artistry of Cigna and his fellow musicians, in a concert that promises to captivate jazz enthusiasts and guitar aficionados alike. Francesco Cigna is one of the busiest musicians on the scene. His smooth tone and melodic playing is like butter. The Brazilian virtuoso Romulo Duarte is on the bass while Francescos Sicilian brother and long time collaborator Tony Cigna takes good care of the drumming!

Charlie Parker, also known as "Bird", was one of the most influential figures in jazz history. His revolutionary approach to improvisation, his complex harmonic structures, and his exceptional musicality set the standard for subsequent generations of jazz musicians. Parker was a pioneer in the bebop genre, and his legendary recordings such as "Yardbird Suite" and "Ornithology" have inspired countless musicians worldwide.

The Guitarology Trio aims not only to honor Parker's legacy but also to give the audience the opportunity to experience his music through a new perspective - on guitar. Through their virtuoso playing and deep understanding of Parker's compositions, they will bring his timeless music to life in a way that celebrates and respects his significance to jazz music. It will be a concert experience that both pays homage to the past and illuminates the enduring influence that Charlie Parker has had on music.

"Francesco Cigna and Spreckelsen's many excellent solos are the attraction of the release. Both are rhythmically very secure, and they manage to introduce and work with different motivic material with a well-developed wealth of ideas. In short - it swings!" - Martin Lutz, Jazzstjerner

"Dedication opens with Francesco Cigna's perfect composition, Silvertrust... The composition beautifully demonstrates how excellent a composer Cigna is, but also how confident he is as a guitarist - and moreover, how confident and actively alive Von Spreckelsen is as a musician. Dedication is pure joy of playing." - Ivan Rod, GAFFA

"The mature approach of these musicians, the result of their experiences in various European countries and the USA. Also note the rhythmic precision of Tony Cigna who manages to make the workload of swing and groove at the same time." - Francis Favano for Jazzitalia...

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