Francesco Bearzatti

Francesco Bearzatti is an Italian jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, and composer known for his fiery improvisations and genre-blurring projects. Based in Paris but deeply rooted in Europe's jazz scene, he's carved out a space where traditional jazz vocabulary meets rock energy and poetic storytelling. Bearzatti often draws inspiration from visual art and literature – his Tinissima quartet famously reimagined Jackson Pollock's abstract expressionism through sound, while albums like "Zorro" and "Portrait of Tony" showcase his knack for musical character studies. Recent works like "Lost Songs (Live)" and "Post Atomic Zep" reveal his love for raw, spontaneous performances and clever reworkings of classic rock influences. Whether leading his long-running Tinissima group or collaborating with improvisers across Europe, Bearzatti maintains a distinctly lyrical approach to avant-garde jazz that's both cerebral and viscerally exciting.