Saxophonist, composer and sound explorer
Jazz, electronics and global musical research through live projects, recordings and international collaborations.
Gianni Denitto is an Italian saxophonist and composer whose work moves through jazz, electroacoustic research and encounters with different musical cultures. Named by GQ among the “10 Italian jazz musicians of the future,” he has performed, recorded and collaborated across more than 30 countries, developing a personal language that spans acoustic ensembles, electronic projects and cross-cultural productions.
About GianniAcoustic jazz quintet inspired by Joseph Conrad
Selected among the 100 best jazz albums of 2024 by Jazzit Magazine, The Shadow Line marks Gianni Denitto's return to an acoustic ensemble after his solo works for saxophone and electronics.
Explore projectFrom jazz to techno
A live project pushing the boundaries between jazz improvisation, techno beats and electronic sound.
Explore projectDenitto + FiloQ
A project born from forgotten Moroccan vinyl records found in Tangier, transformed into electronic beats, saxophone lines and contemporary sound textures.
Explore projectConcert for saxophone and string quartet
Available from 2027
New music for saxophone and string quartet, focused on acoustic writing, chamber sound and Gianni Denitto's current compositional research.
Explore projectAdditional formats are available for acoustic concerts, electronic sets, collaborations and masterclasses.
View all live formatsAcoustic quintet / original compositions
Inspired by Joseph Conrad's novel, The Shadow Line explores acoustic writing, collective interplay and a symbolic journey through transition and transformation.
ListenTechno-jazz / electronics / club energy
Selected releases from Torino Unlimited Noise, tracing the trio's sound between jazz improvisation, techno beats and electronic energy.
ListenMoroccan samples / bass culture / electroacoustic saxophone
Tangier Sound Clash transforms Moroccan archival recordings into new music through beats, saxophone, electronics and live improvisation.
ListenJazz, saxophone electronics and global research
Recordings tracing Gianni Denitto's path through jazz language, saxophone electronics, improvisation and global musical research, including Brain on a Sofa, Remixin' Standards and Kāla.
Explore discography“One of the most interesting saxophonists on the Italian scene.”
“A personal and visionary sound research.”
“A Bruce Chatwin of transversal jazz.”
“He is one of the greatest musicians.”
Official biographies and high-resolution press photos.
Download Press KitPress enquiries: info@giannidenitto.com
Gianni Denitto is an artist for Rampone & Cazzani, JodyJazz and Eventide Audio.
For concerts, festivals, press requests, institutional projects or collaborations, please get in touch.