Giuseppe Bassi

Giuseppe Bassi is a renowned Italian contrabassist born in 1971. He began his concert career in 1988 and has since performed on some of the world's most prestigious stages. Bassi has collaborated with numerous international jazz legends, including Lew Tabackin, John Hicks, Billy Drummond, Greg Osby, and Mal Waldron. He has also worked extensively with prominent Italian jazz musicians such as Enrico Pieranunzi, Stefano Bollani, and Fabrizio Bosso. Bassi is co-founder of the italo-taiwanese group Mission Formosa and is known for his project "Atomic Bass," which explores themes of peace and solidarity through music, inspired by the Fukushima nuclear disaster.

Bassi's educational background includes studying music theory at the Conservatory of Music N. Piccinni in Bari, and he has also had the opportunity to study privately with renowned bassists like Ray Brown and Dave Holland. His discography includes albums like "Apaturia," "We’ll be together again," "My love and I," and "Just You, Just Me," showcasing his versatility and contribution to the jazz scene. Despite his extensive career, some of the specific releases mentioned, such as "The Nine Lives of the Soul" and "L'Ospite," are not detailed in the available information.

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