“Riccardo Chiaberta has done something rather unusual in today’s hyper technical jazz climate. He has made a sublime recording in which sophisticated compositional and instrumental devices are put entirely at the service of a naturally flowing and heartfelt musical offering. Lux puts melody in front, something unusual for a recording led by a drummer, and something that also explains why Chiaberta’s drumming balances so effectively the role of support and direction.
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“Lux is a conceptually and interpretatively profound album”

“Vivid compositions”

“I met Riccardo at the Conservatory in Milan and has been my student for two years. I immediately appreciated his technical skills, his rare musical sensitivity so I early involved him in my trio. His great quality as a human being was another surprise, valuable in sharing and enriching my musical project. I recently discovered his great qualities as a leader and composer, beautifully expressed in Nirguna. Given his remarkable musical culture, I imagined he had also these qualities but a first release of this level was for me a great discovery.”