“A solid, sitting down jazz debut, he teams with Kenny Werner, who brings the chops to keep the wheels on the track, and art is born.„
— Chris Spector - Midwest Record
“Bassist Andrea Veneziani teams up with drummer Ross Pederson and featured pianist Kenny Werner for Oltreoceano. It is an excellent blend of originals and standards in a variety of tempos. They really swing on the cover of Charlie Parker’s “Segment” and “Traffico”, one of Veneziani’s originals. Each of the trio gets time in the spotlight and all are up to the challenge making this a formidable effort!„
— Oscar Groomes - O’s Place Jazz Magazine
“Of the standards, Monk’s “Pannonica” and Parker’s “Segment” stand out. One of Veneziani’s best pieces is the shimmering, mid-tempo “Mark Rothko”, which features a solo introduction by the bassist.„
— Jon Ross - Downbeat
“Oltreoceano is the type of record that will keep you interested from start to finish. Veneziani does a wonderful job, providing contrast and excitment in his repertoire. His trio features some of the modern jazz scenes finest musicians, making this record one certainly not to disappoint. Veneziani and the gang have accomplished what all musicians hope to share with their audience: creative, honest and genuine music.„
— Brent Vaartstra - Learn Jazz Standards
“The Lighthouse shines as a beacon on Andrea Veneziani, a firm, gentle leader with a sprightly sense of melody, keen ear for ensemble interaction, and a didactic nose to sniff out and codify instructive lessons.„
— Fred Bouchard - The New York City Jazz Record
News
Aug 2024
Doctor of Musical Arts Degree at Stony Brook University
I'm very happy that I have been offered a full tuition scholarship and teaching assistantship to obtain a Doctor of Musical Arts Degree in Jazz from Stony Brook University.
May 2024
New article published on DownBeat magazine
I’m honored to have been invited to write an educational article for the prestigious DownBeat magazine. Please visit the Teaching page to read it.
Oct 2023
New record The Lighthouse released on October 6th!
I’m thrilled to announce that my new record The Lighthouse is set for release on all the digital platforms on October 6th! The album features all original compositions and a great lineup with Kirk Knuffke on cornet, Charlie Sigler on guitar and Allan Mednard on drums. Please visit the Music page for more info.
Upcoming events
Nov
11
2026
Wednesday
Satish Robertson Trio @ Dabble
5:30pm - 151 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019, United States
Nov
19
2026
Thursday
Jeff Franzel Trio @ The Wallace
7:00pm - 242 West 76th Street, New York, NY 10023, United States
Nov
25
2026
Wednesday
Dario Chiazzolino & Andrea Veneziani Duo @ Dutch Baby Bakery
5:00pm - 813 West 187th Street, New York, NY 10040, United States
