Praised by JAZZIT Magazine as one of Italy’s finest jazz organists, Manrico Seghi blends driving bass lines with fluid, soulful phrasing, deeply rooted in the bebop tradition.
Born in Fucecchio (Florence) in 1980, he began playing piano at the age of four and soon found himself performing with some of the top musicians in his city. His passion eventually led him to the Hammond organ, inspired by legends such as Jimmy Smith, Joey DeFrancesco, and Larry Goldings.
According to JAZZIT magazine, Manrico Seghi is one of the best Italian jazz organists; his style is characterized by solid bass lines and fluid phrasing that blends a soulful sound with a deep knowledge of the bebop tradition.
Born in Fucecchio (Florence) in 1980, he began studying piano at the age of four, soon performing with some of the finest jazz musicians in the Florence area.
Fascinated early on by the sound of the Hammond organ, he immersed himself in the music of its great masters: Jimmy Smith, Joey DeFrancesco, Jimmy McGriff, Brother Jack McDuff, Richard “Groove” Holmes, Shirley Scott, Don Patterson, Pat Bianchi, and Larry Goldings.
He had the chance to attend several masterclasses with the legendary Joey DeFrancesco, from whom he received valuable advice and words of appreciation. He then deepened his knowledge of the instrument under the guidance of American organist Pat Bianchi, a leading figure in contemporary jazz organ, and a lasting source of inspiration.
Over the years, Manrico has performed with numerous internationally renowned jazz musicians, including Ed Cherry, Scott Hamilton, Joe Magnarelli, Rachel Gould, Byron Landham, Flavio Boltro, Fabrizio Bosso, Emanuele Cisi, Nico Gori, Dario Cecchini, Fabrizio Morganti, Carlo Atti, Massimo Manzi, among others. In 2017, he founded the Manrico Seghi Trio with Philadelphia drummer Byron “Wookie” Landham, now a close friend and mentor.
Landham, considered one of the greatest jazz drummers of his generation, has worked with George Benson, Pat Martino, Jimmy Smith, Joey DeFrancesco, George Coleman, Betty Carter, and Bobby Hutcherson.
The trio is completed by the young and talented guitarist Davide Palladin, known for his collaborations with Jimmy Cobb, Scott Hamilton, and Marc Abrams.
In 2019, Manrico released his debut album as a leader, “Food House”, which received excellent reviews and critical acclaim.
Throughout his career, he has also appeared in numerous recordings as a featured artist or special guest, including:
In recent years, Manrico has brought his music to an international stage, performing on tour in Colombia and China, where he had the honor of playing at the prestigious Blue Note Jazz Clubs in Beijing and Shanghai, further affirming his presence on the global jazz scene.
