Pino Melfi
Pino graduated in Trumpet and immediately directed his interest towards Jazz, obtaining a Diploma in Jazz Music and later a Second-Level Degree in Musical Disciplines with a focus on Jazz. During this time, he refined his skills with Marco Sannini, Mike Applebaum, and, years later, with Fabrizio Bosso and Marco Tamburini.
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He attended seminars and masterclasses with Aldo Bassi, Joe Magnarelli, Jerry Bergonzi, Flavio Boltro, Enrico Rava, Stjepco Gut, Allen Vizzutti, and Giancarlo Parodi. He dedicates himself to the study and exploration of various styles and influences, using both standard and innovative ensembles.
He has collaborated with notable artists such as Mike Applebaum, Stefano Novelli, Daniele Sepe, Emanuele Cisi, Marco Sannini, Elge Sween, Marco Zurzolo, Massimo Bartoletti, Jonathan Williams, Giulio Martino, Nico Gori, Francesco Derrico, Pino Iodice, Roberto Spadoni, the Dolmen Orchestra conducted by Nicola Pisani, the Big Band directed by M° Roberto Pregadio, Paolo Russo, Giovanni Imparato, Javier Girotto, Attilio Zanchi, Ettore Fioravante, Tino Tracanna, Massimo Manzi, Paolo Fresu, Silvia Bolognesi, Gabriele Mirabassi, Giancarlo Schiaffini, the Napoli Jazz Orchestra conducted by Mario Raia, the Go-Organic Orchestra conducted by Adam Rudolph, Joe Barbieri, Raed Khoshaba, Achille Succi, Mario Rosini, and Mario Biondi.
He has worked with actors such as Gino Cogliandro, Peppe Barra, Enzo Decaro, and Ornella Muti.