Leo Genovese -][- Unlocked [Ropeadope]

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Argentina, Berklee College of Music, Boston, Esperanza Spalding, Jazz, Leo Genovese, Music, National University of Rosario, Piano, Venado Tuerto

Leo Genovese - Unlocked (Ropeadope, 2008)

Leo Genovese -\\- Unlocked [Ropeadope, 2008]

Calling Leo Genovese a “pianist” just doesn’t do him justice. Even the term “musician” is rather limiting. Sure, he’s a great musician and a great jazz pianist but Leo’s goals are more existential. Armed with 88 keys, Leo writes and performs music that feeds off of dissonance and unconventional improvisation all under the guise of “jazz.” But what Leo really wants to do is exist between the notes, in a state of musical enlightenment.

Born and raised in Venado Tuerto, Argentina, Leo had an early musical influence through his mother who played classical piano. It must be in the genes; Leo soon found himself behind the keys, studying classical piano at the National University of Rosario. It wouldn’t be until 2001 when the native-Argentinian would make his way to Berklee College of Music in Boston, Mass. where he studied with Danilo Perez, Joanne Brackeen, Frank Carlberg and Ed Tomassi.