Uk born Guitarist Roberto Restuccia had long set his sights on success in theContemporary jazz genre, which, he says, “grabs me from every direction, mixingfunk and jazz, with openings to blues it up.” realising two studio albums to date andachieving a US billboard #1 single, Roberto has definitely left his mark upon theContemporary Jazz genre.

 

Restuccia’s early musical background is that he’s largely self-taught, but he oftenlikes to say that he went to the “University of Slash,” first learning to play from VCRrecordings of concerts by Guns N’ Roses while the evolution of his jazz and bluessensibilities go to influential figures like Chuck Loeb, George Benson, Larry Carlton,Ronnie Jordan, Robben Ford and Jeff Golub.

 

“My sound is consciously not a carbon copy of any one of those great players, but I draw from all of their influences to help me become the best me.”

 

Restuccia’s talents caught the attention of major label Trippin’ N Rhythm records in2020 spawning two studio album releases, With Every Turn (2021) and Lounge Kats(2023) which earned his debut #1 with the Single “1979”Following chart success Restuccia is captivating audiences in both Europe and USwith his bluesy and Soulful style, highlighted by the distinctive honour of opening upfor George Benson at Seabreeze Jazz Festival 23 for his US debut and subsequentlyperforming at the prestigious Catalina Jazz Festival 23/24.

 

In summary Roberto Restuccia represents Sincerity and just out and out Soulfulnessfrom his artistry and music that conjures deep emotions from life’s experiences........