Andrea Veneziani

“Veneziani’s swing factor is strong, his playing on the intimate numbers is responsive and conversational, and he’s a fearless improviser on the free pieces. A stellar debut.„

— Bill Milkowski - JazzTimes

“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

“Andrea Veneziani’s compositions are imaginative and lively, often constructed on the basis of danceable rhythms, and at the same time profound and trivial.

A mature and established composer and performer. I wish Oltreoceano will not be the last encounter with this talented musician.„

— Leonid Auskern - Jazz Quad

“Bassist Andrea Veneziani leads a trio with Kenny Werner and Ross Pederson that shows the heart of a bopper as well as the mind of an experimenter.

Joy abounds with a dash of extra spice on this trio outing!„

— George W. Harris - Jazz Weekly

“Repertoire well conceived, musicians in great shape and a vibrant interplay make Oltreoceano a fine work, which reconciles with the formula of the piano trio, too often left at the mercy of clichés and tedious solutions.„

— Roberto Paviglianiti - All About Jazz Italia

News

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.
Mar 2023

Performances in Rome, Mexico City and Salt Lake City

Very excited to travel to Rome, Mexico City and Salt Lake City for some upcoming concerts and a master class at the University of Utah during the months of March and April! Please check the Events page for details.
Mar 2020

COVID-19, Louis Armstrong Foundation and Jazz Foundation of America

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak and the subsequent global shutdown live events activity is very limited for the time being, please check the Events page for more information. I’m very grateful to the Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation that awarded me with the Louis Armstrong Emergency Fund for Jazz Musicians and the Jazz Foundation of America that granted me their Musician’s Emergency Fund. Teaching online is still possible, so please visit the Teaching page for more details!

Upcoming events

Mar
20
2024
Wednesday

Andrea Veneziani Trio @ Dumbo House

6:30pm - 55 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States
May
1
2024
Wednesday

Andrea Veneziani Trio @ Cafe Erzulie

8:00pm - 894 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11206, United States
Free entrance
May
11
2024
Saturday

Ken Kobayashi Quartet @ Shrine

9:00pm - 2271 Adam Clayton Powell Junior Boulevard, New York, NY 10030, United States
Free entrance