“Veneziani is an assertive bassist with a strong, sharp tone. He solos superbly on Evans’ classic, “Time Remembered”.
Veneziani proves to be a distinctive tunesmith, with his scrambled and frenetic “Traffico”, his beautifully reflective “Night Flight” and “Mark Rothko”, his grey-shaded, minor key nod to the American abstract painter, which opens with a ringing bass solo.
Oltreoceano is a recording that demands multiple spins. New crags and facets of the music are revealed with repeated listening. Werner is exquisitely creative, and the trio is superbly interactive on this remarkable debut album from Andrea Veneziani.„
— Dan McClenaghan - All About Jazz
“Veneziani’s solos are as beautiful as the dancing of a big carp.
The aesthetic of the music contained in Oltreoceano is very delicate and strong at the same time. The whole album has a peculiar, indescribable suggestiveness and it’s moisture is special. Moreover, it’s heart and soul put into the movements of a plain natural posture, but it never goes too dry or too introspective. That means it is very well balanced throughout the whole album, like romanticism with a part of amusement. This music is fantastic.„
— Catfish Records
“This is a good record.„
— Olli Ervasti - Jazz Rytmit
“The Andrea Veneziani Trio, with the Italian bassist joined by pianist Kenny Werner and drummer Ross Pederson, exudes great spirit amidst dynamic interplay on the self-produced Oltreoceano.
This calling card of an album makes for most enjoyable listening, and is worth seeking out, particularly for jazz piano trio fans.„
— Stuart Kremsky - International Association of Jazz Record Collectors
“Each track is carefully crafted and possesses its own distinct character. Starting with the opening track, the project’s eponymous piece. A beautiful, harmonious, and warm start, reminiscent of a ray of sunshine gently touching the listener’s face. This harmony is the guiding thread of The Lighthouse, accompanying the listener throughout the entire project before fading away at the end of the captivating Shunting Line. Eleven years of waiting that were more than worth it after listening to this delightful and melodious second album from Andrea Veneziani.„
— Jazz Radio
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
Oct
4
2026
Sunday
Amanda Addleman Trio @ Prohibition
7:30pm - 503 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY 10024, United States
Oct
10
2026
Saturday
Peter Rubie Trio @ Tartina
12:00pm - 1034 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10025, United States
Oct
17
2026
Saturday
Satish Robertson Quartet @ Sista’s Place
8:00pm - 456 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216, United States
