Giuseppe Continenza Talks To Jazz Guitar Today - June 2026

About this episode

Giuseppe Continenza discusses his journey and contributions to the jazz guitar scene.

Giuseppe Continenza is widely regarded as one of the most active and respected guitarists on the Italian and European jazz scene. He began his musical studies with classical training at the Academy in Pescara, Italy, before continuing his jazz education at the renowned Musicians Institute in Hollywood, California. Based in Pescara, he performs regularly alongside Biréli Lagrène and continues to build an international reputation through his concerts, recordings, and teaching activity. Stuck on...

People in this episode

Hosts: Bob Bakert, Raúl Amador

Guest: Giuseppe Continenza

Topics covered

• jazz guitar
• musical education
• Italian jazz scene
• concerts
• recordings
• teaching

Keywords

• Giuseppe Continenza
• jazz guitar
• Italian jazz
• musical education
• Biréli Lagrène

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Academy in Pescara, Musicians Institute

Places: Pescara

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