Luigi Pignatiello Italian award winning virtuoso Guitarist and enthusiastic Musical Researcher, is widely considered to be one of the most appreciated and original Guitar players on the contemporary Music scene, as well as a vibrant Entertainer, elegant Composer and Vocalist.
Luigi Pignatiello’s music has been defined a seductive and charming kaliedescope of influences, a modern style in which Jazz and Blues tradition is enriched by elements from different Musical Cultures and by his Mediterrean taste for melody.
At 10 years old Luigi started his studies in Classical Guitar, and by the age of 13 he was already performing live in several concerts.
After graduating with honors from the Conservatoire in Classical Guitar Luigi continued his academic studies in Jazz Music.
Travelling across different countries over the years Luigi has succesfully performed in various international frameworks including Radio, Television, Theater, Festivals as well as in Big Band and Orchestra.
Either in single concerts, touring or recording he has appeared with artists as diverse as:
Larry Coryell / Nasheet Waits / Jeanne Carroll / Nicola Piovani / Enrico Pieranunzi / Amii Stewart / Greg Lewis / Rick Stone / Teraesa Vinson / Audrey Silver / David Kingsnorth / Tom Pollard / Lezlie Harrison / Massimo Moriconi / Cicci Santucci / Francesco Puglisi / Franco Piana / Emilio Soana / Mike Applebaun / Gavino Murgia / Massimo Manzi / Rita Marcotulli / Riccardo Arrighini / Andrea Guerra / Antonello Salis / Michele Rabbia / Tonino Battista / Marco Tiso / Roberto Pregadio / The Universe Orchestra / The Bulgarian Symphony Orchestra / The Bosio Big Band / Francesco De Gregori / Franco Battiato / Gianna Nannini / Lina Sastri / Tosca / Enrico Ruggeri / Neffa / Albano / Pooh / Paola e Chiara / Gigi D’Alessio / Massimo Ranieri / Ron / Rossana Casale / Bungaro / Kessler Twins / Nino D'Angelo / Fred Bongusto / Jerry Calà / Mimmo Locasciulli / Peppe Servillo / Francesco Di Giacomo / Christian De Sica / Ambrogio Sparagna / Giovanni Lindo Ferretti / Kay McCarthy / Raffaello Simeoni / Massimo Giuntini / Vicenzo Zitello / Andrea Satta / Franco Ventura / Nando Citarella / Rodolfo Maltese / The Greenoch / Arpad Hadnagy / Andràs Varga / Bokor Tunde / Paolo Recchia / Ottavio Saviano / Gaia Possenti / Stefano Diotallevi / Cecilia Gonnelli / Guido Aulisi / Gabriel Zagni / Pilar / Lucio Turco / Donato Cimaglia / Mino Freda / Nina Pedersen...
He also played at the Italian “Taranta’s Night Festival” in front of 80.000 people, a one time performance featured a 50 piece Orchestra.
Luigi has been teaching Guitar in Rome and in London where he is currently living and working for one of the most prestigious Academy of Music.
“Best Guitarist of the Year” - Piano Time Magazine 1989,
Luigi has released two solo albums “Crossworld- Introducing Luigi Pignatiello Quartet” and “According to me - Luigi Pignatiello Trio”, both CDs with original compositions and standards.
“…From now on Pignatiello is an artist to follow...”_ Catfish Records 2005
Discography:
CROSSWORLD - Introducing Luigi Pignatiello Quartet (Philology),
ACCORDING TO ME - Luigi Pignatiello Trio (Philology),
ciao Luigi!, come ti trattano gli inglesi? spero bene, bene,!! ti mando un po di sole italiano? o sei da queste parti? La chitarra? che stai facendo? Un abbraccio !
Hi Luigi!! Happy Holidays! Please help us spread the word and the holiday joy of my new instrumental Christmas album!! They make AWESOME and inexpensive gifts!! www. myspace. com/robinviolin Individual songs are available on iTunes as well! http://www. apple. com/search/ipoditunes/?q=Robin+Olson Thanks so much and have a wonderful Holiday! Peace, Robin
Salve maestro...sono Daniele Pignatiello di Viterbo, è un piacere conoscerla! Complimenti per la sua musica!Sà,mio padre si chiama come lei...ma di musica non si interessa proprio. complimenti ancora e le auguro ancora più successo di quello che già ha ottenuto! Spero di vederla dal vivo presto
Ciao, come stai? E' da un po' che non ci becchiamo! Guidi ancora quella fantastica 500? Che fai di bello? Suoni ancora quello strumento inutile? ;)Troppe domande? Baci grandi! Stefy ;)
Pignolo... un altro sforzo e ho finito il passaggio. Di casa in casa, di volta in volta. Un altro giro di giostra e via... ci ritroveremo prima o poi, tutti a Lorimer Street a mettere questo cazzo di record.
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