Edo Baroni, guitar
Edo Baroni, born in Brescia, Italy, is an acclaimed jazz guitarist and composer whose playing blends expressive nuance with sharp technical command. He began his studies under Luciano Poli before refining his craft with jazz masters Sandro Gibellini and Roberto Soggetti. At just 18, Edo was one of only nine musicians accepted into the prestigious Conservatorio Luca Marenzio in Brescia, where he studied under the mentorship of Peo Alfonsi (Al Di Meola) and earned both his undergraduate and graduate degrees in jazz guitar with honors.
By 2018, he was appointed guitar faculty at the Puccini Conservatory in Gallarate (VA), and in 2020 he expanded his academic foundation with a degree in Music Education while completing the full program of the Chick Corea Academy.
In 2022, Edo released his debut solo album, Dawn, on the Clockbeats label—produced by rock and fusion legend Dario Mollo (Hughes, Bonnett, Airey). The album quickly rose to the top of the Italian Amazon Music charts, showcasing Edo’s versatility and compositional depth. Just one year later, he followed up with Songs (2023), another Mollo-produced release that blends jazz sensibilities with pop storytelling. The record reached #1 on Amazon and delivers a powerful sonic journey through classic Italian and international repertoire, as well as bold original works—bridging eras and genres with elegance and fire.
Today, Edo continues to shape the next generation of musicians as a faculty member at both the Monteverdi Conservatory in Cremona (Musical Propaedeutics) and the Maderna Conservatory in Cesena (Guitar, Music Therapy Department).
Edo Baroni is not just a guitarist—he’s a storyteller, educator, and sonic craftsman, evolving with each note.
Performed by Edo Baroni (Solo Guitar)
In this masterful solo rendition of Charlie Parker’s bebop classic "Yardbird Suite," Italian guitarist Edo Baroni strips the tune down to its bones and rebuilds it with elegance, clarity, and precision. Performing entirely unaccompanied, Baroni balances harmonic depth with melodic spontaneity, offering a deeply personal interpretation of one of the most iconic tunes in the jazz canon.
Where most renditions race through changes, Baroni lets the tune breathe—his phrasing shaped by a keen sense of dynamics and voice leading. The head is played with crystal-clear articulation, and the improvisation that follows is rich in bebop vocabulary, tastefully interwoven with modern colors and reharmonization techniques.
This performance isn’t just a technical showcase—it’s a conversation with the lineage of jazz. A nod to Bird, filtered through Baroni’s own voice.
“Solo guitar is about storytelling,” Edo says. “In a piece like this, the story’s already strong—you just have to tell it honestly.”
- Dr. John P. Horgeshimer
Performed by Edo Baroni (Solo Guitar)
In this intimate solo performance, Edo Baroni pays homage to jazz guitar legend Wes Montgomery with a heartfelt rendition of "Mi Cosa". Originally featured on Montgomery's 1965 album Bumpin', "Mi Cosa" is a composition that showcases Montgomery's signature blend of melodic sophistication and rhythmic nuance.
Baroni's interpretation captures the essence of the original while infusing it with his unique stylistic sensibilities. His nuanced phrasing and dynamic control bring a fresh perspective to the piece, highlighting the timeless quality of Montgomery's composition. The performance is a testament to Baroni's deep understanding of jazz guitar tradition and his ability to convey emotion through intricate musical expression.
This rendition not only honors Montgomery's legacy but also demonstrates Baroni's prowess as a solo guitarist, capable of delivering complex harmonic structures with clarity and grace.
- Dr. John P. Horgeshimer