PROFESSIONAL SAXOPHONIST

Profile

Stefano, born in 1987, began his musical journey in 1992 on the clarinet. He switched to saxophone in 2003 and is currently studying for a degree in saxophone and clarinet jazz, arrangement and composition for big band at the Campiani Conservatory in Mantua. He began working in clubs in 2002 as a DJ, then moved into entertainment as a vocalist and saxophonist in 2008. He has worked at some of Italy’s top venues, including: Pineta - Milano Marittima, Samsara - Riccione, Peter Pan - Riccione, Shed - Milano, Live Music Club - Trezzo sull’Adda, Piper - Verona, Berfi’s - Verona, Sesto Senso - Garda, Reverso Tower - Brescia, Matis - Bologna, Nameless Music Festival, Nikki Beach - Porto Cervo, Praya - Gallipoli, Parco Gondar - Gallipoli, Gate - Sassari, LAB - Madonna di Campiglio, Zelda - Cortina D’Ampezzo, and many others. Recording collaborations include: Mondo Marcio and Mina on the album “UOMO!” as a saxophonist; on Samuel Heron’s album “Triste” as both saxophonist and arranger, alongside Lo Stato Sociale; with Nico Arezzo on his latest project alongside Il Volo, as saxophonist and horn section leader. He also features on Il Pagante’s latest album, on the track “Un Pacco per Te” with Lorella Cuccarini. His track That Mood, produced with the duo Anderblast, spent five weeks in the Tech House TOP 10. He is currently touring with Il Pagante on their Summer 2022 Tour, Simone Panetti and Naska. He has collaborated with some of Italy’s top DJs and entertainers, including Gabry Ponte, Joy Kitikonti, Franchino, Ricky Le Roy, Mario Più and others. He was the first saxophonist in Italy to work in Hip Hop and Reggaeton, and tours with the “Shake It” format. He is recognised and admired by artists such as Irama, Ernia, Vegas Jones, Benji e Fede, Sophie And The Giants, Purple Disco Machine, Fedez, Ghali, Il Pagante, Hell Raton, Young Miles and Blanco. He appeared on stage with Ghali as a guest at Sanremo 2020 to present the album “DNA”.