Antonio Mazzei piano · Masa Kamaguchi doublebass · David Xirgu drums
The Antonio Mazzei Standards Trio, led by the dynamic pianist Antonio Mazzei, blends the talents of three acclaimed musicians: Venezuelan pianist, composer, and producer Antonio Mazzei, renowned Japanese bassist Masa Kamaguchi, and award-winning drummer David Xirgu. Mazzei, a graduate of the New School for Jazz in New York City, has worked with jazz icons like Paquito D’Rivera, Steve Khan, and Rubén Blades, while also producing albums for Grammy-winning artists. His experience includes a deep exploration of improvisational music and classical influences.
Masa Kamaguchi, an esteemed jazz bassist based in Barcelona since 2006, brings a wealth of international experience, contributing his distinctive voice to the trio’s sound. Meanwhile, David Xirgu, a veteran of the European jazz scene, has played with top-tier musicians such as Dave Douglas, John Abercrombie, and Kurt Rosenwinkel, and has earned multiple accolades for his exceptional work as both a performer and recording artist.
Together, the trio creates a vibrant and expressive musical experience, performing original compositions alongside their unique renditions of American Songbook standards.
