Jazz cellist and author of many educational methods (Schott Music). Mr. Amanti teaches cello, improvisation and composition.

I can understand your confusion if you have always, as many do, considered Jazz as something strictly tied to smoky bars and Saxophone players!
Let me explain just for a moment:
During the last century, Cello has become everyday more popular not only as classical instrument, but it has inspired also many sound experiments in other contexts (Jazz, pop, electronica).
It´s unique range (one cello has pretty much the same range of the four saxophones) and it´s flexible identity (somewhere between a violin and a Double Bass) makes it possible for it to become a protagonist in future musical scenes!
To do that, we are asked to rediscover an art form that in our native classical music world has been forgotten and now almost feared: IMPROVISATION

What is improvisation?
Improvisation is what makes the musician being able to perceive an order where others cannot and then act on it through a process that meets half way between creation and tradition.
through the study of this art form many works came to be: from Bach´s  “well tempered clavier” and “The art of the fugue” to Coltrane´s “A Love supreme” and much much more!
In other words Jazzcello is for the first step to take in the endless quest of the Artist to look for something new and meaningful…

Lucio Franco Amanti
P.D. Indiana university school of music cello (J. Starker)
MM Jazz Studies (David N. Baker)
for a full bio
www.jazzcello.net

Experience & Education

  • Schott music 2009 – Present
    Composer
    published author of many compositions and methods for cello and improvisation https://en.schott-music.com/shop/autoren/lucio-franco-amanti
  • Indiana University Jacobs School of Music 2002 – 2006
    Master of music and Performer Diploma
    Studied with J. Starker and David N. Baker
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Reviews

Sara Rilling February

Lucio Amanti ist sehr phantasievoller Mensch, der voller guter Ideen ist. Er hat eine positive Energie und die Gabe, Menschen zu öffnen. Oft habe ich es erlebt, dass er Menschen nicht nur motiviert hat, sondern sie auch dazu gebracht hat, über ihre Grenzen hinaus zu gehen, was sie sehr genossen haben. Ausserdem ist Lucio Amanti auch ein emotionaler Mensch, dessen Begeisterung sich sofort auf andere überträgt. Zusätzlich dazu kann man mit Lucio Amanti hervorragend improvisieren und auch in diesem Bereich konnte ich erleben, mit was für einem Humor und einer guten Laune er eine besondere Atmosphäre erschaffen hat. Eine großartige Persönlichkeit!!

Razef Khan, Dhaka ,Bangladesh February

My online lesson with Mr Lucio Amanti was wonderful. We talked about the historical background of the piece,with just a few words on phrasing and bowings I was able to bring life to the piece I was playing.

Berthine van Schoor, Johannesburg January

Mr Amanti was extremely thorough, always expecting the best and always finding inventive ways to extract the best possible result from all the cellists. Everyone enjoyed working with him and his fine sense of humour, combined with his high expectations and tireless efforts, made this project a huge success. I am sure that anyone else who works with him on a music project, will experience the same.

Irina, Italy January

I've discovered Lucio Franco Amanti compositions during my research in jazz cello repertoire. So intrigued by this artist I introduced myself by a first timid contact via email; I've found a really kind and sparkly person, able to help you to find the best way that meets your personal background. He listens to you calmly and carefully, always encouraging and promoting your ideas. Wonderfully Italian, Lucio Amanti has a brilliant open mind and a generous heart. I'm really lucky to be one of his students.

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