Marcello Abate
Appears on:Marcello Abate is an Italian guitarist and composer whose musical language spans jazz, free improvisation, classical music, and electronics. He studied at the conservatories of Mantua and Vicenza, developing a versatile approach to composition and performance.
A member of Riccardo Brazzale’s Lydian Sound Orchestra since 2020, he has collaborated with numerous musicians, including Mauro Negri, Pietro Tonolo, Roberto Dani, and Valentina Fin. His projects include Bright, winner of the 2019 Chicco Bettinardi National Competition, and Cohors, awarded Nuova Generazione Jazz 2024.
He has performed at major festivals across Italy and Europe, including Umbria Jazz, Bergamo Jazz, Bologna Jazz Festival, and Parma Jazz Frontiere. He also serves as artistic director of a jazz concert series in Mantua.
His latest project, ZugZwang, features Federico Pierantoni on trombone, Alessandro Paternesi on drums, and guest vocalist Camilla Battaglia, showcasing his evolving approach to original composition and contemporary jazz.