Maurizio Brunod

**Maurizio Brunod** is an Italian jazz guitarist and composer known for his introspective style and genre-blending approach. With a career spanning over two decades, Brunod has carved out a niche that merges traditional jazz with Mediterranean influences, world music textures, and experimental improvisation. His discography, including albums like *Italian Jazz Book, Vol. 1* and *Nostalgia progressiva*, reflects a deep reverence for jazz history while pushing boundaries with modern sensibilities. Tracks from releases such as *African Scream* and *Water Dreams* showcase his knack for evocative storytelling through intricate melodies and atmospheric arrangements.

Brunod’s work often balances solo endeavors (*Solo*, *Alone Again*) with collaborative projects, as seen in *Ensemble* and *Extrema Ratio*, highlighting his versatility. Titles like *Kintsugi* and *Gulliver* hint at his thematic focus on transformation and exploration, both musically and conceptually. Whether crafting intimate acoustic moments or diving into genre-defying experiments, Brunod remains a quietly adventurous figure in contemporary jazz, earning respect for his technical precision and emotional depth.

Genres

Nu Jazz

Experimental

Jazz

Avant-garde

Contemporary Jazz

Avant-garde Jazz

World Fusion

Acoustic Jazz

Improvisational

Mediterranean

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Latest Release

Gulliver

Maurizio Brunod

Album - 11 Tracks - Released March 24, 2023