Born: March 14, 1969 Primary Instrument: Piano
A graduate of the Bologna conservatory with a degree in contemporary music, German born Italian pianist Antonio Ciacca has played with jazz legends Steve Grossman, James Carter, Marcus Belgrave, Larry Smith, Roy Brooks, Lee Konitz Art Farmer, Mark Murphy, Johnny Griffen, James Moody and Dave Liebman. Antonio was the pianist for Steve Lacy for his seven years before and has toured extensively throughout the world with jazz legend Benny Golson. With performances in venues such as Pizza express and Ronnie Scott's in London, the Blue Note in Milan, Alexander Platz in Rome, London Jazz Festival, Pori Jazz festival, Stockholm Jazz Festival and the Village Vanguard (with Wess Anderson and Wynton Marsalis), Antonio has proven himself on the world stage.
Ciacca's bebop influenced style coupled with his deep rooted love for gospel music has helped to shape his sound and has given birth to a refreshing new voice in jazz. “Lush Life” is his fourth outing as a leader features Antonio’s New York City based quintet: Antonio Ciacca (p); Kengo Nakumura (bass); Rodney Green (drums); Stacy Dillard (sax); Joe Magnerlli (trumpet). The record is produced by Grammy® award winning producer Todd Barkan at New York's legendary jazz recording spot, THE STUDIO. In addition to working as a pianist and composer, Mr. Ciacca is also renowned as an expert on the history and business of jazz and he currently collaborates works as the Director of Programming for Jazz at Lincoln Center, Artistic Director, Wynton Marsalis.
Last Updated: March 9, 2010
What the critics are saying about Antonio Ciacca...
“The band swings with a sense of fun”
Fred Bouchard-Down Beat
“Always engaging”
Robert Shore-Jazzwise (UK)
“This superb recording demonstrates Ciacca's
immersion in the language of jazz”
Nancy Ann Lee-Jazz & Blues Report
DISCOGRAFY
2006
ANTONIO CIACCA TRIO WITH DENNIS IRWIN, ALI JACKSON,
“UGLY BEAUTY”
SOUL NOTE
Piano: Antonio Ciacca
1. Miriam's Doodles 6.27 Antonio Ciacca
2. Pannonica/Ugly Beauty 7.06 Thelonious Monk
3. It could happen to you 5.56 JohnnyBurke/JimmyVanHeusen
4. My Lady 4.28 Antonio Ciacca
5. 29 J 5.08 Antonio Ciacca
6. English rose 5.48 Antonio Ciacca
7. But not for me 7.46 IraGershwin/GeorgeGershwin
8. Bouncing with Benny 3.17 Antonio Ciacca
2004
BENNY GOLSON QUINTET COMPILATION
GUBBIO, NO BORDER FESTIVAL 2003,
WIDE SOUND
Piano: Antonio Sciacca
2004
Antonio Ciacca Trio special guest Benny Golson
“Live in Mosciano Sant’angelo Oh, jazz be Good!”
IGLOVES
Piano: Antonio Ciacca
1. Tiny Capers 10’48” Clifford Brown
2. Wisper Not 12’43” Benny Golson
3. I Remember Clifford 11’13” Benny Golson
4. Four in one 11’19” Thelonious Monk
2002
Antonio Ciacca Quintet
“Autumn in New York”
SPLASC(H) Records
Piano e leader: Antonio Ciacca
1. Sweet "D" 9'42'' Antonio Ciacca
2. Autumn in New York 8'41'' Vernon Duke
3. Goree 12'03'' Antonio Ciacca
4. Maria 7'54'' Antonio Ciacca
5. Just One Of Those Things 7'41'' Cole Porter
6. Blues For Sonny 5'40'' Antonio Ciacca
2001
Craig Bailey Sextet
"Brooklyn"
(Evidence)
Piano e leader: Antonio Ciacca
2000
Detroit Gospel Singers
"Gospel Jubilee"
Aura Music
Piano, arrangements: Antonio Ciacca
1999
Eliot Zigmund
"New York Quartet"
Label Blue Jazz
Piano: Antonio Ciacca
1998
Antonio Ciacca Quartet
"Hollis Avenue"
YVP MUSIC
Piano: Antonio Ciacca
1. Gregory is there 4'59'' Antonio Ciacca
2. Ask me now 9'46'' Thelonious Monk
3. Eiji's dream 5'23'' Antonio Ciacca
4. Twins Birthday 6'00'' Antonio Ciacca
5. Solitude 6'34'' Duke Ellington
6. Day dream 7'33'' Billy Strayhorn
7. Norman 6'56'' Antonio Ciacca
8. Norman alternate trak 7'08'' Antonio Ciacca
1998
Larry Smith Quartet
"Estate"
Label Blue
Piano: Antonio Ciacca
1996
Antonio Ciacca Quartet:
Driemoty
C-Jam Records
Piano: Antonio Ciacca
1. Bubo 6'55'' Antonio Ciacca
2. Driemoty 9'37'' Antonio Ciacca
3. Mattia 8'06'' Antonio Ciacca
4. The Fox 8'10'' Antonio Ciacca
5. Bob's Groove 8'17'' Antonio Ciacca
6. Martina's Dance 7'50'' Antonio Ciacca
1995
Larry Smith & Company
Live at the Slovak Philarmonic
Ali Records
Piano: Antonio Ciacca
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Primary Instrument:
Piano
Location:
new york city, NY
Willing to teach:
Advanced students only.
Credentials/Background:
Piano and composer Jazz
