Gnothi Sauton, or Per aspera ad astra, maximes that reverberate through Alessio Cazzetta's music: A diamond in the rough, the young guitarists vocabulary is reminiscent of musical luminaries that have persisted in - musically speaking - aiming for the moon. Undoubtedly, the age-old quest for transcendence is evident in his way of creating an "inviting, expansive atmosphere" which the cosmopolitan of Italian and South-African descent, has been captivating audiences across the globe with. Unifying the cardinal directions under the umbrella of Jazz, subtly blending influences to be found somewhere in-between Coltrane, Hendrix, Indian Classical and neo-romantic music.

This quest has led him to partake in many musical adventures across the globe, sharing stages with David Binney, Yumi Ito, Vijay Iyer, Nat Su, Caleb Wheeler Curtis (Orrin Evans), Franco Ambrosetti… performing at festivals such as Kathmandu Jazz Festival, Cairo Jazz Festival, Montreux Jazz Festival and in many established clubs across Europe. His latest and upcoming album ‘Love, Death & The Eternal Blues' which deals with the existential struggles of life, is a nod and acknowledgement to the reality and overcoming of suffering. It features a highly acclaimed European Line Up, plus esteemed saxophone luminary David Binney. "Alessio Cazzetta's ‘Love, Death & The Eternal Blues’ defies almost any comparison. The guitarist has succeeded in creating a unitary galaxy. A universal album for universal spirits!" (Wolf Kampmann) 

Alessio Cazzetta has shown to be a promising voice both as a "congenial guitarist and composer" (Roche n' Jazz), and is currently based in Basel, Switzerland, from where he spreads his wings in all four cardinal directions.

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