Vincenzo Maurogiovanni (Bari, October 21, 1976) is an Italian bassist and composer.
He gained international recognition in 2007 by winning the Euro Bass Day in Verona, Italy, and in 2010 by taking first place in the BassMaster competition in Zagreb, Croatia.
Regarded as one of Europe’s leading bassists, he is currently active as an in-person and online teacher of electric bass, ear training, and improvisation techniques. He also works as a live and studio bassist.
For two years, he collaborated with world-renowned drummer Virgil Donati.
His other collaborations and performances include: Jazzphony Orchestra, Tuck & Patti, Dennis Chambers, Michael Manring, John Stowell, Randy Brecker, Gianni Iorio, Pasquale Stafano, Pierluigi Balducci, Dario Chiazzolino, Enzo Zirilli, Aaron Spears, Phil Maturano, Mirko Maria Matera, Gaetano Fasano, Gene Jackson, Nando Di Modugno, Gianlivio Liberti, Pierluigi Villani, Francesco Villani, Gianni Bardaro, Giovanni Falzone, Mino Lanzieri, Michele Campobasso, Robertinho De Paula, Gaetano Partipilo, Giovanni Giorgi, and Rocco Zifarelli.
He has released numerous albums both as a bandleader and as a guest musician, as well as several publications dedicated to electric bass and ear training.
(Photos by Simone Sanchioni and Maurizio Greco)
