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Biography

Bruno Erminero is an Italian musician, composer, and performer with a focus on piano and Hammond organ. His work spans jazz, blues, and related genres, and he has explored a range of styles, from jazz standards to original compositions and soundtracks. Born and raised in Italy, studying music at a young age and refined his skills through extensive training and collaborations with various musicians.

Over the years, Erminero has recorded several albums, including Listen to My Soul, At The Window, New Island, and Afro Blue, each reflecting his ongoing interest in blending tradition and contemporary influences. He has performed at festivals, clubs, and events, developing a live approach that highlights the interplay between melody, rhythm, and improvisation.

Studies and Musical Training

  • 1988 – Terni, Jazz University – Studies with Rita Marcotulli
  • 1992 – Perugia, Conservatorio “F. Morlacchi” – Piano Diploma under Franco Fabiani
  • 1994/95 – Perugia, Umbria Jazz Berklee Summer Clinics – Studies with Ray Santisi
  • 1996 – Perugia, Conservatorio “F. Morlacchi” – Triennio Jazz under Giovanni Tommaso, Marco Tamburini
  • 1997 – Terni, Workshop with Francesco LoCascio
  • 1998 – Terni, Workshop with Bobby Watson
  • 1999 – Terni, Workshop with Ellade Bandini
  • 2000 – Terni, Workshop with Steve Lacy, Giovanni Tommaso
  • 2006 – Frosinone, Biennio Jazz with Tony Monaco

Discography

  • 1989 – Un’Altra Città (Fragile, BAASROCK #BRLP0490) – Fusion, original compositions
  • 1990 – Fragile (Fragile, Fonit Cetra #891157) – Fusion, original compositions
  • 1997 – Listen to My Soul (Bruno Erminero Trio, Pagina 3 #BD1361) – Jazz/Rock trio, original compositions
  • 1998 – Disincanto (Giovanni Danieli, Sony Music #BLU4915832) – Pop/Rock originals
  • 1998 – My Time (Giovanni Bartolini, Pagina 3 #BD1364) – Rock vocalist, covers with the Rico Blues Combo
  • 2000 – De Luxe (Luca Bonifazi & Marco Collazzoni Quartet, M.A.P. #LTCD0116) – Organ-style jazz quartet, originals
  • 2002 – New Island (Azzurra Music #TBPJAB062) – Jazz quartet, original compositions
  • 2004 – Afro Blue (Azzurra Music #TBPJAB075) – Jazz standards (Davis, Evans, Shorter)
  • 2005 – My Love (Bruno Erminero Sextet, Groove Production) – Compilation, jazz group with horns
  • 2005 – Christmas Jazz (Bruno Erminero Quintet, Groove Production) – Jazz arrangements of Christmas music2005 – N.O.T. for Me (Lorenzo Minguzzi New Organ Trio, Splas(h) Records) – Jazz trio, original compositions
  • 2006 – Terni Jazz Orchestra (Terni Jazz Orchestra, Comar 23 #CD0406) – Big band jazz, originals and arrangements
  • 2007 – Pace Tocco Terra (Valter Vincenti, La Cucina/EMI #LCS009) – Singer-songwriter, pop/rock originals
  • 2007 – Jive Party Vol.2 (Daddy’s Rebels, Azzurra Music #TBP11396) – Swing and jazz classics
  • 2008 – Another Spring (Lorenzo Minguzzi New Organ Trio, Caligola Records) – Jazz trio, original compositions
  • 2009 – An Evening With… (M. Collazzoni, B. Erminero, S. Jacobs) – Live jazz collaboration
  • 2013 – TV ROCKS! Retro TV Series Soundtracks Revisited (Bruno Erminero Sextet) – Jazz reinterpretations of TV soundtracks
  • 2014 – TJO-One Day (Terni Jazz Orchestra, Comar 23) – Big band jazz, original compositions
  • 2016 – SteelNovo (SteelNovo Trio) – Jazz trio, original compositions
  • 2018 – At the Window (Organtribe, Camilla Records) – Organ jazz, original compositions

Bands and Projects

  • Bruno Erminero Trio: Jazz/Rock originals, performances at Umbria Jazz and opening for Brian Auger’s New Oblivion Express (1999) and Larry Goldings Trio (2000)
  • Marco Collazzoni & Luca Bonifazi Quartet: Organ-style jazz quartet, finalist at “Viva il Jazz” competition
  • New Island Quartet: Original jazz compositions, collaborations with Garrison Fewell
  • Lorenzo Minguzzi New Organ Trio: Jazz trio performing originals and standards, active in Italy and France
  • Bruno Erminero and Atomic Organ Combo: Septet paying tribute to the greatest jazz and soul organ player

Collaborations

  • Mirella Caponetti Show: Mezzo soprano combined with jazz trio and classical instruments
  • Armando Grassi / Bruno Erminero Duo: Cello and piano duo blending classical and folk music
  • Marco Messeri: Music for the Tuscan theatrical tours, combining humor and jazz trio arrangements
  • Terni Jazz Orchestra: A big band directed by Marco Collazzoni, Erminero contributes arrangements

Other Activities
From 2000 to 2003, Erminero has served as director of summer jazz courses at the “Sant’Elpidio Jazz Festival,” featuring instructors from Berklee College of Music. He is included in the International Archives for the Jazz Organ, Organist of the month in march 2006 (www.iajo.org) and has contributed organist transcriptions to www.jazzitalia.net. His arranging work has been noted in the magazine “Prove Aperte” for his big band arrangement and Hammond Organ of Pino Daniele’s “Terra Mia.” He has also participated as a demonstrator for the PARI.E electric organ at the Frankfurt Musikmesse.

Musicians He Has Worked With

  • Drummers/Percussionists: Gioacchino Fabbi, Marcello Piccinini, Valter Sacripanti, Giulio Proietti, Maurizio Cuccuini, Lanfranco Fornari, Eric Cisbani, Massimo Manzi, Claudio Canzano, Ellade Bandini, Stefano Rossini, Nicola Angelucci, Alfredo Laviano, Luca Colussi
  • Guitarists: Luca Bonifazi, Valter Vincenti, Matti Norlin, Ricky Portera, Ruggiero Brunetti, Luca Pecchia, Giacomo Anselmi, Garrison Fewell, Pietro Condorelli, Lorenzo Minguzzi, Sandro Gibellini
  • Bassists: Giovanni Chirchirillo, Matteo Esposito, Walter Monini, Luca Collazzoni, Lennart Zethzon, Pippo Calvagna, Andrea Rosatelli, Guido Giacomini, Stefano Mora, Giorgio Fontana, Andrea Lombardini, Amin Zarrinchang
  • Saxophonists: Fabrizio Puzielli, Marco Cocchieri, Marco Collazzoni, Lorenzo Fontana, Rossano Emili, Stefano Conforti, Gian Paolo Marchetti, Cristian Panetto, Michael Rosen, James Thompson, Greg Abate
  • Trumpeters: Cesare Vincenti, Pippo Colucci, Felice Reggio, Roberto Piermartire, Carlo Micheli, Giorgio Distante, Flavio D’Avanzo, Fabrizio Bosso, Andy Gravish, Mike Applebaum
  • Trombonists: Tony Micori, Raffaele Monni, Roberto Rossi, Tony Cattano
  • Vocalists: Giovanni Bartolini, Noemi Nori, Piera Pizzi, Lisa Maroni, Jason Saunders, Joy Garrison, Mirella Caponetti