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Luca and his compositions have been quoted on books about the clarinet repertoire. He has been interviewed on radio on several occasions and his music has constantly been broadcast in the UK and in countries all around the world including Italy, France, USA, Canada, Norway, Austria, Belgium, Australia, Brazil, Croatia and many more. These are some comments about his music:
- “I love this album! I have played some tracks on Fretwork.”
Nonny James (BBC Radio)
- “Masterful Clarinet! Luca is a noted Italian clarinettist and composer, having developed an enviable reputation as an instrumental virtuoso around the UK and overseas via recordings and concert halls appearances.”
“MUSICIANS” (UK)
- “Romantic, soulful and technically superb. They have produced a work of true musical art.”
Barry O’Sullivan (CRN Network Australia)
- “Great stuff!!! Come on-air to present it.”
Martin Perlich (KCSN Classical Radio, USA)
- “To be filed under avant garde, folk might well be a way of classifying this highly musical duo. Both have made genuine impressions on the London improvisational scene and this album shows their technical assurance, creative ability and natural versatility.”
“JAZZ JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL”
- “Classically trained Italian virtuoso Luca Luciano, now resident in London, takes the clarinet to the higher ground in a sensational duo with Franco Piccinno, a pianist with an equally warm and original touch. Together, they catch the spirit and take off on a joyful improvisational journey.”
“JAZZ UK”
- “Both Luca’s playing and the compositions are really great. The whole album has a really lovely melodic sense to it. ”
Guy Barker (trumpet-player)
- “The album is very unique and beautiful!”
Gilad Atzmon (saxophonist)
- “I have enjoyed myself listening to the album, it is a very beautiful piece of work, thought and written very well and played hugely. This is exactly the music I love!”
Gabriele Mirabassi (clarinettist)
- “The Neapolitan duo presents a fresh and innovative view on jazz, unlimited by genre or style.”
Teignmouth South Devon Jazz Festival (UK)
- “In the album Neapolis, Luciano shows the typical features of a mature musician with a sound and a style, in his writings, absolutely unique.”
“JazzIT” (leading Italian Jazz Magazine)