Rino Vernizzi (15 November 1946 – 16 June 2022)[1] was an Italian bassoonist.
Biography
Rino Vernizzi was born in Mezzano Inferiore, Italy.[2] He graduated in bassoon at Parma Conservatory with Enzo Muccetti in 1967, then later gave himself up to the improvement of the piano with Paolo Cavazzini showing his interest since early career in jazz music,[3] then abandoned to devote himself to the world of Symphony Orchestras.
Vernizzi’s goal was always to explore the entire spectrum of music, not just the thread of classic European one, but also engaging, especially during the last decade, in other musical genres, particularly in jazz.[3]
CDs recorded with his quartet: Etnoart Jazz Bassoon, Goldberg Jazz, Play Bach Paganini, Baby Boom, The quartet seasons, Storie di tango, Jazz Piano Trio, and Play Pixinguinha were greatly appreciated by the critics.[5]
Discography
Goldberg Jazz – Play Bach, Play Paganini, Rino Vernizzi, Vernizzi Jazz Quartet, Arts.[6]
Baby Boom, Rino Vernizzi, Vernizzi Jazz Quartet, Italy.[7]