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About Luca Luciano
Biography Luca Luciano clarinettist and composer, is a "classically trained Italian virtuoso resident in London" ("Jazz UK") also Professor of both Jazz and Classical Clarinet at the Leeds College of Music and very much appreciated in the UK and overseas for his unique style (defined by "Jazz Journal International" as "avant garde") and the quality of his compositions also quoted in books about the clarinet repertoire. He starts his career at a very young age (only twelve) performing at one of the most prestigious and ancient concert-halls of his home town Naples, appears on television nationwide live aged only twenty-one and quickly establishes himself as one of the most interesting talents in the UK and Europe. He has accumulated experience in both the jazz and the classical field, got a Bachelor in Music at the Conservatoire of Salerno (Italy), a post-graduate-course on music entrepreneurship founded by the E.C.C. and his repertoire ranges from Mozart to Stravinsky, Debussy, Copland, Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Chick Corea.He is mainly active as soloist/composer, touring extensively the UK, EIRE, Germany, Italy (Teignmouth South Devon Jazz Festival 2003/2005, National Theatre of London, London Jazz on the Streets Midsummer Festival, Politeama Theatre in Naples, Giugliano Jazz Festival 2001 which featured Mike Stern, E. Rava, E. Pierannunzi, Vortex Jazz Club, etc.) also within the classical field (Academy of St Martin in the Fields, St James's Piccadilly and the Victoria&Albert Museum in London, Newcastle University, Lancaster Cathedral, Live Arts at St Mary's Banbury, Coldharbour Concerts, Centro Studi Erich Fromm in Naples, etc.). His technique and knowledge of both the jazz and the classical repertoire has allowed him to experience TV performances (recording for RTE national TV broadcast of Ireland, live nationwide at RAI2 as guest soloist and arranger, local TV programs); solid studio sessions experience recording for several productions and also for Amnesty International and for the singer Sergio Bruni (arguably the most famous traditional Neapolitan singer in the world); orchestra (Cork Opera Works EIRE in the 2005, at the Diana Theatre of Naples 1996/97/98) and chamber music. His discography includes: "Passione" (2000) produced by MAP (Italy) including only original compositions together with the third movement of Poulencs Sonata for clarinet and pianoforte; "Neapolis" (2005) produced by Red Kite Records (UK) which includes only originals organized in two suites for clarinet and pianoforte or for clarinet trio/quartet; "Clarinet" (2008) including original compositions for solo clarinet and clarinet ensemble together with Stravinsky's "Three Pieces for Clarinet Solo".
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Luca has been interviewed on radio on several occasions and his music has constantly been broadcast in the UK and in countries all around the world including Italy, France, USA, Canada, Norway, Austria, Brazil and many more. These are some of the feedbacks about his music:
- “I love this album! I have played some tracks on Fretwork.”
Nonny James (BBC Radio)
- “Both Luca’s playing and the compositions are really great. The whole album has a really lovely melodic sense to it. ”
Guy Barker (trumpet-player)
- “To be filed under avant garde, folk might well be a way of classifying this highly musical duo. Both have made genuine impressions on the London improvisational scene and this album shows their technical assurance, creative ability and natural versatility.”
"JAZZ JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL"
- “Classically trained Italian virtuoso Luca Luciano, now resident in London, takes the clarinet to the higher ground in a sensational duo with Franco Piccinno, a pianist with an equally warm and original touch. Together, they catch the spirit and take off on a joyful improvisational journey.”
"JAZZ UK"
- “Mr. Luciano’s command of the clarinet, in particular, is clearly evident providing the listener with a frolicsome approach to his solos…”
Frank Griffith, “MUSICIANS” (UK)
- "Romantic, soulful and technically superb. They have produced a work of true musical art". Barry O'Sullivan (CRN Network Australia)
- “I have enjoyed myself listening to the album, it is a very beautiful piece of work, thought and written very well and played hugely. This is just the music I love!”
Gabriele Mirabassi (clarinettist)
- “…great sound, a really beautiful album, congratulations!”
Gianluigi Trovesi (clarinettist, ECM)
- “The Neapolitan duo presents a fresh and innovative view on jazz, unlimited by genre or style.”
Teignmouth South Devon Jazz Festival (UK)
- “In the album Neapolis, Luciano shows the typical features of a mature musician with a sound and a style, in his writings, absolutely unique.”
“JazzIT” (leading Italian Jazz Magazine)
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