Rossano Sportiello solo

In the organizer's words:

From Ascona to San Diego, from New York to Edinburgh: Rossano Sportiello, born in 1974, is a globally acclaimed stride piano virtuoso - and has been since the 1990s, when he first made a name for himself with the Milano Jazz Gang and in performances with Barry Harris and Dan Barrett. But jazzy versions of Schubert, Liszt and Chopin's music are also among Sportiello's specialties. In 2009 he was honored with the "Ascona Jazz Award". Born in Milan and now living in New York, Rossano Sportiello is described by experts as one of the world's best pianists of traditional jazz. The New York Times wrote about him that he is the "best import from Italy since Barolo". With his virtuoso multi-stylistic playing, he keeps audiences around the world in suspense.