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Dario Chiazzolino
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| Background information | |
| Born | February 8, 1985 Turin, Italy |
| Genres | Jazz, world fusion |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Guitar |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Labels | Criss Cross |
Dario Chiazzolino, born on February 8, 1985, is a talented jazz guitarist from Italy. He lives in New York City and is known for playing amazing music. Dario has shared the stage with famous musicians like Bob Mintzer and Billy Cobham, and even with the band Yellowjackets.
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Dario Chiazzolino's Musical Journey
Dario Chiazzolino started his musical career in 1997. He has become a well-known jazz guitarist. He plays many different styles of music.
Early Music Projects
In 2010, Dario worked on an exciting music project. He mixed Latin jazz with flamenco music. He played with bassist Dany Noel and drummer Horacio "El Negro" Hernández. Singer Concha Buika and trumpeter Jerry González also joined them.
Dario recorded an album called Paint Your Life. He worked with pianist Taylor Eigsti, bassist Marco Panascia, and drummer Willie Jones III. This album was released by Tukool Records.
Collaborations with Yellowjackets
In 2012, Dario teamed up with members of the famous band Yellowjackets. He recorded the album Lost in the Jungle. He played with Bob Mintzer, Russell Ferrante, and Jimmy Haslip.
Exploring New Sounds
Dario also worked with Italian guitarist Nico Di Battista. They released an album called Rewriting Songs in 2012. On this album, they gave old Italian songs a new jazz twist. In 2013, Dario worked with Cuban bassist Dany Noel Martinez. They released Confidence, which mixed Italian and Cuban music.
In 2014, Dario toured with British saxophonist Andy Sheppard. He also released an album called Red Cloud in 2016. For this album, he played with pianist Antonio Faraò, bassist Dominique Di Piazza, and drummer Manhu Roche.
Performing Live and New Bands
Dario has played at many big jazz events. These include the Umbria Jazz Festival and NYC Winter Jazzfest. He has also performed at famous music clubs. Some of these are Blue Note Milano and Ronnie Scott’s.
In 2016, he released The Ninth Gig with his New Generation Trio. He also worked again with saxophonist Andy Sheppard that year. Later, he joined a jazz-fusion band called Spirit Fingers. This band is led by Greg Spero. Dario played with Hadrien Feraud and Mike Mitchell. He helped create their first album, Spirit Fingers, released in 2018.
In 2020, Dario worked with Greg Spero on Piano & Guitar Improvisation. He also contributed to Spirit Fingers' albums Goodbye and Peace.
Recent Work and Tours
In 2021, Dario Chiazzolino played in duos with other guitarists. He performed with Peter Bernstein and Jonathan Kreisberg. They played at many different places.
In 2022, Dario released I Am Ready. He worked with bassist Federico Malaman and drummer Max Furian. He also continued to play with Spirit Fingers.
In 2023, Dario recorded several albums with pianist Greg Spero. He also worked with trumpeter Keyon Harrold, bassist Jermaine Paul, and drummer Terreon Gully. Some of these albums include Back to Beginnings and The Journey.
In 2024, Dario released The Abstrucks with Malaman and Furian. He also released his own solo project called ATTYA. He performed at big jazz festivals around the world. These included the Indy Jazz Fest in the USA and the Paris Jazz Festival in France.
Endorsements and Teaching
Dario Chiazzolino is supported by several music companies. He uses guitars from D’Angelico Guitars. He also uses DV Mark amplifiers, Dogal Strings, and Keeley Electronics pedals.
Dario also teaches music. He is a music lecturer at CUNY / Borough of Manhattan Community College. He has also taught jazz guitar masterclasses in many countries.
Dario Chiazzolino's Albums
Albums as the Main Artist
- 2010: Bewitched – with Pit Linsky, Greg Miller.
- 2011: Paint your life – with Taylor Eigsti, Marco Panascia, Willie Jones III.
- 2011: The best thing for you – with Rick Stone.
- 2011: Very Early – with Dario Deidda, Gaetano Fasano.
- 2013: Rewriting Songs – with Nico Di Battista.
- 2013: Confidence – with Dany Noel Martinez.
- 2012: Lost in the jungle – with Bob Mintzer, Russel Ferrante, Jimmy Haslip.
- 2014: Red Cloud – with Antonio Faraò, Dominique Di Piazza, Manhu Roche.
- 2016: The Ninth Gig – New Generation Trio featuring Dario Chiazzolino
- 2022: I Am Ready – Dario Chiazzolino, Federico Malaman, Max Furian
Albums as a Guest Artist
- 2008: Six Strings – with Marc Didegrot, Emilie Elia, John Grael, Joe Kindman, Kirk Fairten, Joël Patrick
- 2008: Swing me – with CB Orchestra
- 2009: Six Strings – with Mathias Krüger, Vincent Körtig, Joël Patrick, Damien Werner, Joe Kindman, Joël Patrick
- 2009: Torino Jazz Lab – with Furio Di Castri, Bruno Tommaso, Torino Jazz Orchestra.
- 2010: Six Strings – with Antony Rives, Andrea Schmidt, Rian Fisher, Johan Mùller
- 2010: Proposcion – with Dany Noel Martinez, Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez, Ivan Bridon, Concha Buika
- 2009: Torino Jazz Lab – con Furio Di Castri, Javier Girotto, Torino Jazz Orchestra.
- 2010: Kabel – with Giovanni Falzone, Kabel Ensamble
- 2011: Virgen – with Ivan Bridon, Sofie Reinhardt
- 2011: Tinta Unida – with Dany Noel Martinez, Benjamin Santiago Molina, Juan Carlos González, Dani Morales, Diego Guerriero
- 2011: Nuovi Segnali Acustici – with Nico DI Battista, Roberto Taufic, Gino Evangelista, Giovanni Unterberger
- 2014: Untidiness – with Chiara Raggi, Aaron Goldberg, Ugonna Ogekwo, Lawrence Leathers.
- 2018: Polyrhythmic – with Greg Spero, Hadrien Feraud, Mike Mitchell.
- 2019: Blua Horizonto – Chiara Raggi
- 2020: Piano & Guitar Improvisation – Dario Chiazzolino & Greg Spero.
- 2020: Goodbye – Spirit Fingers feat. Judi Jackson – with Greg Spero, Dario Chiazzolino, Max Gerl, Mike Mitchell, Judi Jackson.
- 2020: Peace – Spirit Fingers with Greg Spero, Dario Chiazzolino, Max Gerl, Mike Mitchell.
