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Guido Spannocchi On The Jazz Standard With Brenda Sisane

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Born in Vienna and now based in London, Guido Spannocchi is a saxophonist and woodwind instrumentalist whose journey crosses conservatory training, classical flute, jazz saxophone and post-graduate musicology. In our conversation with Guido, we’ll explore how an independent jazz artist like him navigates creative freedom in a cosmopolitan city, how he situates improvisation in a musical context of change, and what it means to carve your niche when tradition and innovation intersect.
9 Nov English South Africa Music History · Music Commentary

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