Simona Molinari on DeBaser: reviews, works, and bio

The Profile

Simona Molinari is an Italian singer and songwriter from L'Aquila, known for blending jazz, swing, and electro‑swing. She gained national attention through the Sanremo Music Festival and has collaborated with artists including Peter Cincotti, Ornella Vanoni, and Gilberto Gil.

Italian jazz and swing vocalist-songwriter from L'Aquila; active since the late 2000s; albums include Egocentrica (2009), Croce e delizia (2010), Tua (2011), Dr. Jekyll Mr. Hyde (2013), and Casa Mia (2015). Known collaborations cited in reviews: Peter Cincotti, Ornella Vanoni, Gilberto Gil, The Sweet Life Society, Danny Diaz. Repertoire spans jazz, electro‑swing, bossa nova, blues, and covers such as "In cerca di te" and "A Rose Among Thorns."

Three DeBaser reviews chart Simona Molinari’s path from Croce e delizia through Tua to Dr. Jekyll Mr. Hyde. Critics praise her voice, songwriting, and blend of jazz, swing, and electro‑swing, noting smart collaborations with Peter Cincotti and others. Highlights include radio-ready singles, refined jazz cuts, and thoughtful covers. Overall verdict: quality, accessible music with personality.

Notable Quotes

❝ Split by a dual personality, suggested also by the clever title, "Dr. Jekyll Mr. Hyde" is an album which skillfully ranges between traditional jazz sounds and the more unusual and fresh tones of electro-swing.

❝ "Tua" is an incursion into the swing of the first half of the '900s revisited with a hint of unobtrusive electronics.

❝ Maschere, Eclissi, the title track are sophisticated and vocally passionate, while Mettici più verve is at times repetitive and not at all enterprising in the lyrics, but with an apt 'catchiness.'