Davide Pannozzo | Guitar

Danny Gottlieb, Pippo Matino, Nathan East, Verdine White, Andrew Gouche, Mel Brown, George Benson, David Garfield, Phil Palmer, Nicola Piovani, Steve Jordan, Will Lee, Oleta Adams, Oz Noy, Shawn Pelton

Etienne Stadwijk | Piano

Louis Sclavis, Michel Portal, Tigran Hamasyan, Manu Katché, Youn Sun Nah

Clint De Ganon | Drums

Michael Brecker, David Sanborn, Bob Mintzer, Paul Simon, Lizz Wright

A visionary, modern, and emotionally charged project, the Davide Pannozzo Trio blends the language of contemporary jazz with the deep roots of soul, blues, and Afro-American tradition, delivering a sound that is both authentic and strikingly relevant.

DAVIDE PANNOZZO – Guitar and voice
A guitarist, composer, and producer based in New York City, Davide Pannozzo is widely recognized as one of the most influential voices in today’s guitar scene. His collaborations span a long list of music legends, including George Benson, David Garfield, Steve Jordan, Phil Palmer, Will Lee, Oz Noy, Nathan East, Verdine White, Mel Brown, and Oleta Adams. Pannozzo’s refined technique and soulful touch allow him to effortlessly bridge jazz, blues, fusion, and classical influences, forging a unique and immediately recognizable guitar language.

ETIENNE STADWIJK – Piano
A Dutch pianist and keyboardist with Surinamese roots, Etienne Stadwijk is a prominent name on the international scene. Having performed and recorded with Michel Portal, Louis Sclavis, Tigran Hamasyan, Manu Katché, and Youn Sun Nah, he brings to the trio a lyrical, wide-ranging approach that draws from European jazz, world music, and electronic influences. His elegant phrasing and melodic sensitivity offer the perfect counterpoint to Pannozzo’s guitar, creating a musical dialogue rich in nuance.

Link on Discogs: https://www.discogs.com/it/artist/395683-Etienne-Stadwijk

CLINT DE GANON – Drums
A world-class drummer, Clint De Ganon has worked with icons such as Michael Brecker, David Sanborn, Bob Mintzer, Paul Simon, and Lizz Wright. His mastery of groove and his ability to support with finesse or burst into virtuosic energy make him essential to the rhythmic balance of the trio. His playing is tight, inventive, and the beating heart of this project.

Link on Discogs: https://www.discogs.com/it/artist/319912-Clint-De-Ganon

DISCOGRAPHY AND RELEASES
Davide Pannozzo has released a number of critically acclaimed albums, earning praise from international media and radio airplay across Europe and the United States. Notable works include “Born Electric” (2017), recorded in New York with Will Lee, Steve Jordan, and David Garfield, and “Unconditional Love” (2019), an album that seamlessly blends jazz-blues tradition with modern textures, recorded between Italy and the USA. His EP “Blessed” (2021) further defined his artistic identity with standout tracks like “One Heart,” “Talk To Me,” and “Fallin’,” highlighting his talent as a songwriter who fuses technical brilliance with emotional depth. His releases are available on all major digital platforms, and many of his compositions have become staples for new-generation guitarists and instrumental music enthusiasts. With sophisticated arrangements, deep harmonic exploration, and lyrics that touch on universal themes, Pannozzo’s work is a powerful mix of authenticity and innovation.

A DISTINCTIVE ARTISTIC VISION
The Davide Pannozzo Trio stands out for its original repertoire, drawing from the guitarist’s own compositions as well as reimagined classics from the Afro-American tradition. Each performance is a sonic journey combining jazz improvisation, musical storytelling, and refined interplay.

This project marks a new chapter in Pannozzo’s career—one that embraces mature and conscious writing while balancing accessibility and research, emotion and experimentation. The result is music that speaks to all audiences: profound, engaging, elegant, and alive.

ROOTED IN GREATNESS
The trio’s sound is deeply informed by the personal and artistic history of its members. Pannozzo’s long-standing relationships with artists like Pippo Matino, Nathan East, Verdine White, Andrew Gouche, Steve Jordan, and George Benson, as well as his immersion in New York’s high-level music production scene, give the trio a signature touch shaped by direct exposure to some of the world’s most important musicians.

IMPROVISATION, RESEARCH, EMOTION
Live performances are where the trio’s music truly comes to life. No concert is ever the same. Every show is a unique event shaped by real-time interaction among musicians, the acoustics of the venue, and the energy of the audience. The setlist evolves through original pieces, open improvisation, and moments of high emotional intensity.

Pannozzo’s playing merges seamlessly with that of his bandmates in a continuous flow that shifts between introspective ballads, tight grooves, meditative spaces, and collective virtuosity.

A TRIO FOR FESTIVALS, CLUBS, AND GLOBAL STAGES
With its formal elegance, communicative strength, and emotional charge, the Davide Pannozzo Trio is ideally suited for leading stages in today’s international jazz and world music scenes. It’s a project designed for theatres, major festivals, sophisticated jazz clubs, and all venues seeking powerful, heartfelt, and authentic music.