Sergio Caputo

Sergio Caputo developed a style of his own, jazz with a twist of pop and latino, matching it with lyrics directly inspired by modern poetry. In 1983 his first album “UN SABATO ITALIANO” (AN ITALIAN SATURDAY) is an overnight success, still a classic today. Among his collaborations are the likes of Dizzy Gillespie, Tony Scott, Mel Collins (King Crimson), Tony Bowers (Simply Red), Enrico Rava, Flavio Boltro, and many others. In 1999 he moves to California, where he lives and works for 12 years making himself known as Smooth Jazz guitarist. In 2008 his first novel , “Disperatamente, e in ritardo cane” is published by Mondadori. In 2013 he celebrates the 30th anniversary of his first album with a new, more jazzy remake of it - “UN SABATO ITALIANO 30”, followed by his second book "Un Sabato Italiano Memories". In 2015 "Pop, Jazz and Love", in English, latin-jazz style. In 2017 comes "Chewing Gum Blues", with his friend Francesco Baccini. In 2018 "Oggetti Smarriti" (unplugged). In 2019, after moving to France, Sergio releases "Sergio Caputo En France", a remake in French of some of his most popular songs. 2020 is the year of GOSSIP, an EP in trio. 2023 is 40 years of his first album "Un Sabato Italiano" which is reissued with one new song and sustained by a major tour in theatres. The new year 2024 starts with a new single, titled "Sono uno spirito libero", while his 40 years of career gets awarded with the "Premio Lunezia", an award for best lyrics writers.