Quintorigo

Italian quintet known for blending jazz, pop, rock and classical instrumentation (violin, cello, sax, double bass) into original compositions and inventive covers; John De Leo was the group's celebrated singer and later left to pursue a solo career; Luisa Cottifogli appears in later lineups.

Lineup/instruments referenced in reviews: violin (Andrea Costa), cello (Gionata Costa), double bass (Stefano Ricci), saxophones (Valentino Bianchi), vocalist John De Leo (former) and later Luisa Cottifogli. Grigio was released in 2000 (mentioned in reviews). The band is noted for genre-mixing, acoustic arrangements of electric repertoire, frequent covers, festival and live appearances (including Sanremo references and various festival shows), and support for AMREF (mentioned in reviews).

DeBaser reviews present Quintorigo as an eclectic Italian quintet that blends jazz, pop, rock and classical instrumentation. Reviewers praise studio works such as Grigio and In cattività and highlight John De Leo's extraordinary voice and later vocal work by Luisa Cottifogli. Live shows are described as raw, spontaneous and emotionally engaging. The group is noted for inventive covers and an acoustic approach to typically electric repertoire.

For:Listeners who like genre-defying music, acoustic instrumentation used like rock instruments, fans of Italian avant-pop/jazz crossover and strong, idiosyncratic vocals.