Composer · Guitarist and composer
Romeo Velluto
Biography
Romeo Velluto is a guitarist and composer whose VelvEtnoJazz project brings jazz into dialogue with Mediterranean, Balkan and Latin musical influences.
He began developing this repertoire in 2009, releasing the project’s first album in 2011. Its performing history includes Ronnie Scott’s in London, the Blue Note in Milan and the Tuscia Jazz Festival. Musicians associated with the project have included Yuri Goloubev and Luca Segala. On Time Change, Velluto performs with bassist Luca Pissavini and drummer Stefano Lecchi.