Dr. Antonio Ciacca
Bebop Pianist & Scholar
German-born jazz pianist blending hard bop tradition with gospel influences and scholarly expertise in jazz history.
About
Dr. Antonio Ciacca is a German-born pianist raised in Italy who has established himself as both a performing artist and jazz scholar. He earned his DMA from Stony Brook University and master's degree from City College in New York, while serving as Director of Programming at Jazz at Lincoln Center. His career spans collaborations with jazz legends including Steve Lacy, Benny Golson, and Lee Konitz.
Music Style
Ciacca's bebop-influenced style is deeply rooted in gospel music, creating a refreshing voice that draws from hard bop traditions and Duke Ellington's compositional approach. His imaginative piano playing demonstrates both technical mastery and emotional depth.
Background
- Hometown
- Wuppertal, Germany
- Education
- Conservatorio G.B. Martini Bologna, City College of New York, Stony Brook University
- Instruments
- piano
- Active
- 1989-present
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