One afternoon at Audiomanufaktur Vienna a first ever meeting of Guido Spannocchi on saxophone, David Six on prepared Rhodes piano, Gina Schwarz on prepared electric bass & Matheus Jardim on drums generating the spherical sound of a moment through spontaneous compositions. 
Extensive executive post production by David Raddish making this Jazz quartet a solar system soundscape reinventing the frequency spectrum of the future standard.

Full EP "exoplanetary frequencies" available on audioguido.bandcamp.com

02 - Awasis

another free ringtone! order your bespoke ringtone now audioguido[at]gmail.com this one is an ode to the art-project elsewherelands more info on http://www.elsewherelands.wordpress.com

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Guido Spannocchi live at Porgy & Bess Vienna 2022
Double album on red vinyl, CD & digital available on audioguido.bandcamp.com

Danny Keane piano & electric piano
Ruth Goller electric bass
Pete Adam Hill drums

Recorded live at central Europe's most important Jazz Club "Porgy & Bess" Vienna during an extensive tour this double album consists of original compositions by Vienna born London based saxophonist Guido Spannocchi with his quartet showing stunning interplay by one of the UK’s most exciting ensembles.

Release show will be two consecutive nights at London’s esteemed Ronnie Scott’s Jazzclub on 16th  & 17th June 2023

The tracklist reads like a “best of” of Spannocchi’s compositions from previous albums which are mostly sold out yet we hear these in entirely new arrangements as well as it also contains new works. The music is firmly embedded in the tradition yet with a strong grip onto the present and a glimpse into the future of Spannocchi’s trajectory.

The band were particularly tight that day as it was mid tour but they also weren't aware of this show being recorded, which means they weren't playing it safe, this makes this recording particularly engaging and fresh. 

The band are: 
Ruth Goller on bass known for her work with Vula Viel, Melt Yourself Down, acoustic ladyland and Shabaka Hutchins

Danny Keane on piano and Rhodes known for his work with Mulatu Astatke, Anoushka Shankar

Pete Adam Hill on drums known for his work with Alfa Mist, Jo Harrop and more.

Alongside Guido Spannocchi on alto saxophone

Recorded live by Valentin Zopp, mixed by Raphael Spannocchi at Sound Alm Haid, Bavaria's hub for new music and mastered by Pete Fletcher at Blackbay Studio Scotland.

Cover Artwork by Daniel Domig

Airplay on BBC Radio3, BBC Radio 6, JazzFM, NTS Radio, Threads Radio, Radio ö1 and more has sparked international press reviews:

"This is so fantastic i keep re-playing it" Andy Hamilton The Wire

"Buy it, play it, turn it up, sit back, and enjoy good jazz music played by an ensemble who know exactly what they are doing, led by a talented musician with generous arrangements. What, I ask is not to enjoy?" Sammy Stein in Something Else June 2023

"A genuine gig that serves as a reminder just why there is nothing quite like getting out and hearing some live music." Nick Lea in Jazzviews August 2023

"This band demonstrates how alive and thriving jazz is" T:Bebedor in Dancing about architecture

"Firmly embedded in the tradition of Jazz yet with a strong grip onto the present and a glimpse into the future" Emily Saunders in Connects Music July 2023

"Splendid tranquility" Best of Jazz June 2023

"Nighttime in Soho" Tack of the Week on All About Jazz July 2023

"This is a very good live recording full of great music, wonderful musicianship and an appreciative audience" Simon Defty in Simply Jazz Talk July 2023

"un'esperienza musicale straordinaria" Jazz in Family May 2023

"Альбом определенно стоит слушать именно целиком, от начала и до конца. Запись, несколько консервативная по своей сути, удивительным образом ухватила звучание момента, а это и есть одно из главных устремлений современного джаза." Jazzist September 2023

Strutting In Six Live at Porgy & Bess Vienna 2022

Doing a presentation of "Elsewherelands" an art project with Lisa Truttmann in Los Angeles in February 2015 I had the opportunity to record some solo music in the incredible California Institute of the Arts studio thanks to Beyrouz Rae and Lisa Truttmann. Some more of this might be featured on film. This file is lossless and hopefully shows the various textures of my playing in the space. The course of the recording was one of my most challenging experiences in music, being solo in a huge space able to do whatever I want I quickly encounter the limits of my imagination. What boundaries do you give yourself and why? What do you want to communicate and how? My approach to this particular standard was to find a way of lyrical expression without singing the song. I hope you enjoy.

As Time Goes By

A solo recording of mine made in February 2015 at wonderful studio of the California Institute of the Arts Los Angeles, remixed by D'vo the London electronic music heavyweight. Enjoy

serenity Dvo remix

From Brixton to Barbados, sometimes you just want to leave it all behind...

Guido Spannocchi - sax & composition
Jason Simpson - double bass
Marco Quarantotto - drums

recorded by Kristian Craig Robinson at Total Refreshment Studios July 2016

Brixton to Barbados

A recent solo improvisation recorded during a session at Total Refreshment Centre London. As I didn't know the tape was rolling this is a specifically raw piece of playing which I somehow like. Enjoy!

Solo Improvisation

"Brewers House" is a tune from my debut album "Ahead Only" dedicate to Jocasta Innes and Sir RIchard MacCormac who were kind enough to let me live in their wonderful place off Bricklane. 

During the last tour JJ, Filippo and me were particularly happy to be able to play my music in Paris at the wonderful intimate space of Break Art Mix right in the center of town near St.Michel. The audience was incredibly attentive and this very show being the last show of a 17 concert stretch was a real treat.  
The album "Ahead Only" is sold out but we often play various titles from that album during live shows.
Enjoy!

Brewers House Live In Paris

Many years ago in 2009 I shared a flat in Vienna with the magnificent singer and performer Renee Benson aka Sista Raie and we developed an electronic night club opera which we staged with several musicians of the highest caliber two times within a year. The story outline was a quest for love and the strange encounters within that journey. Coming of age and becoming oneself was the main topic.
Eventually we recorded some the songs which were key elements of this opera. The project featured Meaghan Burke on cello, Vincent Pongrácz on clarinet, Jürgen Bauer and Jakob Schneidewind on electric bass, David Leisser on drums and myself on alto sax. The lyrics were written by Renee Benson and the music composed by myself in collaboration with the musicians. I might be sharing some more of that project at a later date... Stay strong!

Winner

From 2011-2015 I was working extensively with Brian Hedemann in his home studio. During that time we made it our task to write, arrange, record, edit mix and master tunes in the course of one afternoon always featuring different talents of the London scene. 
"Ziggurat" smoothly moves between three four and four four time signature and features the incredible Jessica Lauren on keyboards and effects as well as Matteo Grassi on guitar and electric bass alongside Brian Hedemann on drums alongside myself on alto and tenor sax. 
Many of our tunes made it onto an album by SuperHeroJam called "We Are The Future" you can find that on all streaming platforms however this one stood out and didn't cut it for the album but I am somewhat partial to it because of its spherical soundscapes.
Free download, enjoy!

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Ziggurat

Guido Spannocchi, Vienna born London based Jazz saxophonist, composer, radio host, studied at Conservatoire of Vienna and Université Paris VIII, previous releases "Ahead Only" 2017, "Terms & Conditions" 2018, "All The Above" 2019, "Elevated Music" 2020 gained him international reviews and touring.
Artist in resident for Vogue Fashion Night out Tokyo 2019, Asa Baako Ghana 2020, Cité des Arts Paris 2019, Hotel Pupik Austria 2019 and Nosturi Helsinki 2019, most important shows Jazzfest Vienna 2018, Jazzfest London 2016 & 2018 & 2020, Intro Jazz Spot & Cotton Club Tokyo 2019, Porgy & Bess Vienna 2020, The Vortex London 2016 & 2018, The Crypt London 2017 & 2018 e.a. Endorsed by Marca Reeds France, Corry Bros Mouthpieces UK & Austrian Audio Microphones.

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