Piero Conte

Born in Rome and now based in Rotterdam, Piero Conte has established himself as a versatile voice in the European scene. A graduate of Codarts Conservatory, he has performed and recorded internationally, releasing music with Antares Flare (Wicked Wax, Amsterdam), RBSN (Ropeadope, New York), and Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance (AUT Records, Germany), Sinnerman (ODD Clique, Italy). He recently started his own project Adepts Of The Sun and he’s active as a sideman in multiple collaborations. His artistry has led him to share the stage with artists such as Roberto Gatto, Yamandu Costa, Tineke Postma, and to open concerts for Shabaka Hutchings, among others. He has performed at renowned venues and festivals including North Sea Jazz Festival, Umbria Jazz, Spring Attitude, De Doelen, Lantarenvenster, Transition Festival, Teatro Eliseo, and the International Music Meeting Festival. In 2024, he was awarded the Best Composition Prize at the Dutch Jazz Competition.