Stefano India

Stefano India is an electric and double bass player, composer and educator. His work explores the harmonic and melodic possibilities of the electric bass, bringing academic research into his performing and compositional practice. He earned degrees in electric bass with distinction and classical double bass at the Conservatorio in Palermo, and studied ensemble music with Mimmo Cafiero at the Open Jazz Club.

He played in the first Matteo Mancuso Trio, touring Europe and developing the group’s live arrangements. His experience spans modern jazz, fusion, rock, pop and orchestral music, with appearances at Jazzahead!, Blue Note Milan, Casa del Jazz in Rome and festivals in Italy and abroad. In 2023 he launched Drop the Bass, a project of original compositions documented in a six-part live studio series. He also performs with the Giuseppe Urso Trio, including on the album Shapes.