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A work that brings hard bop, modern interplay and original writing into dialogue: this is the essence of the debut album by Antonio Scannapieco, marking the recording debut of his quintet titled Introducing Antonio Scannapieco. After winning the 29th edition of the Massimo Urbani International Award – Paolo Piangiarelli Prize, trumpeter Antonio Scannapieco presents his first album for Emme Record Label, to be released on December 24th—a symbolic date that coincides with his birthday.

The quintet features Pasquale Geremia on tenor saxophone, Guglielmo Santimone on piano, Giulio Scianatico on double bass, and Angelo Gregorio on drums.

The group’s identity stems from the diverse musical influences its founding members have absorbed over the years through what they love to listen to. The resulting sound is deeply rooted in the hard bop tradition of the 1960s, with the aim of recreating the strong character and the dialogue between tenor saxophone and trumpet that made the great quintets of that era so iconic. At the same time, the compositions reveal a modern direction—a personal and contemporary approach that coexists with a strong connection to the origins of jazz.

After several years of collaboration, the chemistry within the band has grown steadily, along with the desire to continue a shared musical path. This long-standing partnership has given rise to a natural interplay and a collective approach to form: the group does not merely accompany the leader, but breathes as a single organism. Tradition, modernity and personality come together in a work that marks Scannapieco’s entrance among the new voices of the Italian jazz scene.