Stefano Battaglia

A sophisticated Italian pianist, Stefano Battaglia is known for his atmospheric, richly textured brand of jazz and classical. Building upon the work of artists like Keith Jarrett, Bill Evans, and Cecil Taylor, Battaglia emerged to acclaim in the 1980s and has collaborated with a range of jazz musicians from Kenny Wheeler and Lee Konitz to Barre Phillips and his frequent collaborator, bassist Paolino Dalla Porta. Along with the jazz canon, Battaglia has played the music of classical composers, including works by Bach, Scarlatti, Händel, Ligeti, and others. He has made numerous ...