Alberto Bonora

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Alberto Bonora (born in 2004) began his musical journey studying the flute, earning a Master’s Degree from the G. B. Martini Conservatory in Bologna. At the same time, he developed an interest in the saxophone and the language of jazz, which he explored as a self-taught musician.

Throughout his artistic career, he has shared the stage with renowned musicians such as Greg Hutchinson, Thomas Morgan, Marquis Hill, Vince Mendoza, Joe Lovano, Flavio Boltro, Mark Dresser, Fabrizio Bosso, Claudio Vignali, Ruben Bellavia, and many others.

He has performed at numerous venues and festivals, including Muxikebarri Zentroa (Getxo), Bermeoko Kafe Antzokia (Bermeo), Milestones Jazz Club, Umbria Jazz, Cantina Bentivoglio, Camera Jazz Club, Bravo Caffè, Sghetto Club, Teatro Manzoni (Bologna), RAI Studios in Corso Sempione (Milan), Corte dei Miracoli, Circolino Flashback, Palazzo Re Enzo during Eufonica (Bologna), Porretta Terme Jazz Festival, Comacchio Jazz Festival, Torrione Jazz Club (Ferrara), Giardino Zu.Art (Fondazione Zucchelli), Sala Bossi during the Bologna Jazz Festival, Arena Orfeonica (Bologna), Teatro Massimo (Cagliari), Jazz at the Gardens, and many more.

He has also received several awards and distinctions, including the Zucchelli Award (2024), Massimo Mutti Award (2025), Isio Saba Award (2025), Chicco Bettinardi Award (2026), Mario Zara Award (2026), and the Most Promising Musician Award at Conad Jazz (2026).