Umberto Fiorentino – Claudio Quartarone

Umberto Fiorentino and Claudio Quartarone are two fundamental musicians in the Italian jazz guitar landscape. Starting from different styles and influences, they combine two unique identities that, extraordinarily, merge into one.

What unites them both, and sparks the desire to bring this project to life, are thoughtful notes—rigorous yet dreamy—expressed through the mastery of two guitarists with extraordinary technique. Standards and original pieces serve as the canvas to create interplay, allowing listeners to experience a music that transcends into a profound journey.

Claudio Quartarone Chitarra Solo

Claudio Quartarone’s solo guitar concert retraces many of his original compositions, traditional jazz standards, and spontaneous improvisations. His artistic journey—spanning classical music, electronics, and jazz—gives life to an engaging and truly unique performance.

The aspect of spontaneity is therefore the core of Quartarone’s artistic expression. With his signature mastery and elegant classical touch, he brings to life a sonic journey that, metaphorically, opens a window into his musical genius. The performance unfolds in a solo classical guitar format, mirroring the traditional concert setting of the classical guitar heritage, yet applied with great creative flair to the expressive forms of contemporary jazz.

“Rebirth” – Claudio Quartarone & Mackinlay Music

The collaboration between Claudio Quartarone and Mackinlay Music unfolds as a sonic journey suspended between two continents—an intimate and powerful dialogue that breaks down geographical boundaries to redefine contemporary jazz. At the heart of this encounter is Quartarone’s extraordinary sensitivity, whose electric guitar, plucked with classical precision, becomes a clear and complex narrative voice. Alongside him, Mackinlay Mutsembi’s vision infuses the project with the pulsing energy of Kenya, bringing not only the warm timbre of his trumpet but a cultural heritage that transforms each composition into a collective story.

Claudio Quartarone: Guitar.
Mackinley Mutsembi: Trumpet (and collective founder).
Moses Karanja: Bass.
Victor Kitusa: Drums.
Pascal Bill: Keyboards.
Clinton Onyango/Kasiva Mutua: Percussion.