MEET ANDREA RINCIARI

Andrea Rinciari is an Italian jazz musician based in London, known for his style rooted in the bebop and straight-ahead lineage. Inspired by the phrasing of saxophonists and pianists, he has developed an improvisational voice that is both melodic and deeply rhythmic — translating those influences naturally on the guitar.

 

“An extremely gifted guitarist: melodic yet steely, as good on rhythm as he is on 'lead'.”

— Jazzwise

 

A scholarship graduate of Trinity Laban Conservatoire, Andrea’s playing was also shaped by in-person study with the legendary Barry Harris,whose teachings left a lasting mark on his musical identity.

 

“Rinciari's beautifully harmonised take [of Tea for Two] is as good as any instrumental version I've heard.”

— Bebop Spoken Here

 

Deeply influenced by jazz greats such as Bud Powell, Charlie Parker, Tadd Dameron, Jim Hall, Sonny Rollins, Clifford Brown, Stan Getz, Horace Silver, Elmo Hope, Freddie Redd and Fats Navarro.

 

As a live performer, Andrea Rinciari is polished and charismatic, technically excellent and possesses a nice line in onstage patter, as well as an endearing sense of humour.

— Jazzwise

 

Andrea plays a custom carved Ambassador fitted with a floating Johnny Smith style P90 pickup. Click on the link for more information on the Ambassador Find more information about Andrea on his web site here: https://www.andrearinciari.com/

 

 

MEET JASON HENSON

Jason Henson has worked with many of the world’s finest musicians, including Joe Lee Wilson, Bobby Wellins, Louis Stewart, Greg Abate, Jim Mullen, Alan Barnes, Simon Spillett, Herbie Flowers and Jonny Hepbir, among many others.

 

Through his work with Jonny Hepbir, Jason travelled to the gypsy campsites of Holland and Germany, playing with some of the great masters ofgypsy jazz and absorbing the authentic techniques and traditions of the style first hand.

 

His influences include Django Reinhardt, Joe Pass, Barney Kessel, Wes Montgomery, George Benson, Freddie Green, Charlie Christian, Lenny Breau, Grant Green, Kenny Burrell, Herb Ellis, Russell Malone and Billy Bean.

 

As well as appearing in jazz clubs throughout the UK, Jason has performed on the BBC and has travelled internationally, appearing at festivals, concerts and events around the world. Festival appearances include Love Supreme Jazz Festival, Ealing Jazz Festival, Swanage Jazz Festival, Bestival and Glasgow Jazz Festival among many others.

 

Jason plays a stunning custom Ambassador hand rubbed oil finished and fitted with a custom floating Jon Dickinson P90. Find out more about Jason here: https://www.jasonhensonmusic.com/about-me/