Rossano Sportiello

Rossano Sportiello, a native of Vivegano, Italy, graduated from the Italian conservatory and began his musical career at the age of 18 by joining the Milan Jazz Gang, one of Europe’s historic bands. Rossano is an accomplished stride pianist but also pays homage to the swing and bebop eras. He performs throughout Europe where highlighted concerts include the Human Worldwide summit, as well as the Ascona Jazz festival in Switzerland, the Nairn Festival in Scotland, and the Swinging Jazz Party in Blackpool, Manchester, UK. Since moving to New York City, he has been very busy performing at festivals, cruises, and concerts across the US. His solo piano recordings include In the Dark on Blue Swing Recordings, Piano on My Mind on the Jazz Connoisseur label, and Heart and Soul and People Will Say We’re In Love on the Arbor Records label with vocals and bass by Nicki Parrott.