Built on countless gigs and long stretches on the road, this trio has developed a deep, almost instinctive connection. Guitar, bass, and drums move as one—flexible, responsive, and grounded in a shared sense of time and feel. There’s no excess, no overstatement—just focused interplay, strong identity, and the kind of trust that only comes from playing together again and again.
Francesco Cigna Trio – A Guitar Tribute to Sonny Rollins
Francesco Cigna is a highly accomplished jazz guitarist recognized for his lyrical tone, dynamic improvisation, and deep connection to both jazz tradition and its ongoing evolution. Across three critically acclaimed albums—Rebop Union (2007), Dedication (2012), and Cosmic Space Quartet (2021)—he has developed a distinct musical voice that blends classic jazz language with modern sensibilities.
His playing has been widely praised for its melodic depth and musical intelligence:
“Dedicat...
Built on countless gigs and long stretches on the road, this trio has developed a deep, almost instinctive connection. Guitar, bass, and drums move as one—flexible, responsive, and grounded in a shared sense of time and feel. There’s no excess, no overstatement—just focused interplay, strong identity, and the kind of trust that only comes from playing together again and again.
Francesco Cigna Trio – A Guitar Tribute to Sonny Rollins
Francesco Cigna is a highly accomplished jazz guitarist recognized for his lyrical tone, dynamic improvisation, and deep connection to both jazz tradition and its ongoing evolution. Across three critically acclaimed albums—Rebop Union (2007), Dedication (2012), and Cosmic Space Quartet (2021)—he has developed a distinct musical voice that blends classic jazz language with modern sensibilities.
His playing has been widely praised for its melodic depth and musical intelligence:
“Dedication opens with Francesco Cigna’s masterful composition, Silvertrust. The piece beautifully showcases not only Cigna’s brilliance as a composer but also his effortless command as a guitarist… Dedication is pure joy in playing.” – Ivan Rod, GAFFA
“The many brilliant solos by Cigna and Spreckelsen are the highlight of this release… it swings!” – Martin Lutz, Jazzstjerner
Cigna has collaborated with internationally recognized musicians including Erik von Spreckelsen, Bob Rockwell, Adam Nussbaum, and Tomas Franck, and has performed extensively throughout Europe, the USA, and Japan, establishing himself as a strong presence on the Scandinavian and international jazz scenes.
A versatile artist, he moves fluidly between swing, bebop, and more exploratory jazz forms, always maintaining a clear and personal artistic identity. His work balances technical precision with expressive improvisation and a strong sense of narrative in the music.
For this evening’s performance, he appears in a trio featuring Rômulo Duarte on bass and Jacob Melchior on drums. With a high volume of performances together, the trio has developed a rare level of interaction, clarity, and momentum.
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