Giulio Campagnolo & The Jazz Funkers C'mon!

Giulio Campagnolo, born in 1986, is an accomplished Italian jazz pianist and Hammond organ specialist whose musical journey spans over two decades. His passion for music ignited at the age of 8 when he began studying piano, and by 14, he had already delved into jazz under the guidance of masters D. Memoli and M. Polga. At 20, Campagnolo further honed his skills at the prestigious Siena Jazz summer seminars, while simultaneously intensifying his concert activities with various jazz, blues, and soul ensembles. In 2012, he made a pivotal shift in his career, dedicating himself exclusively to the Hammond organ and perfecting his craft with A. Marsico. The following year marked the beginning of his teaching career at the "Filarmonica Bassanese" Association in Bassano del Grappa, where he continues to instruct piano, organ, and ensemble music. Campagnolo's formal education culminated in 2020 when he graduated with honors from the Conservatory "A. Pedrollo" in Vicenza under the tutelage of maestro P. Birro. Throughout his career, Campagnolo has made significant contributions to the music world, recording about ten albums as a sideman and four as a co-leader. His debut solo album, scheduled for release in autumn 2024, is eagerly anticipated. Campagnolo's talents have allowed him to collaborate with a diverse array of acclaimed musicians in both the jazz and blues scenes, including Y. Silberstein, W. Bernard, N. Hempton, E. Martin, S. Waterstown, and U. Porcaro, among others. His musical prowess has taken him across Europe, performing at jazz and blues clubs and festivals in Italy, Spain, Switzerland, France, Germany, and beyond, establishing him as a truly international artist. Currently, Campagnolo leads his own quintet, featuring Piero Bittolo-Bon, Michele Polga, Federico Pierantoni, and Adam Pache, for which he composes and arranges the repertoire, showcasing his skills not only as a performer but also as a bandleader and composer.