ALESSANDRO GALATI
He participated in exhibitions and festivals throughout Italy and abroad, giving concerts and making recordings in Switzerland, France, Austria, U.K., Norway, United States, Brazil, Japan.
Has recorded for the following labels: RCA Victor, EMI, BLUENOTE, Blue Gleam, Double Stroke, VVJ.
His album "Cubicq" was voted as one of the best of 2007 by the Japanese magazine Swing Journal critics poll.
His most important collaborations include: David Murray, Steve Lacy, Lee Konitz, Steve Grossman, Peter Erskine, Dave Liebman, Palle Danielsson, Bob Sheppard, John Patitucci, Michael Moore, Kenny Wheeler, Enrico Rava, Paolo Fresu.
Currently a steady member of the Bendik Hofseth quintet along with Mike Mainieri, Arild Andersen, Paolo Vinaccia.
He is professor of jazz piano at the G. Verdi Institute of Music in Prato and has held seminars and workshops in many parts of the world.