Enrico Granafei Quartet

“For many years I have appreciated Enrico both as a classical guitarist and a jazz harmonica player, but what he does playing the two instruments at the same time is absolutely amazing.” – Bucky Pizzarelli

“Enrico shares his gifts both on the guitar and the harmonica (amazingly played at the same time) in this nice combination of standards and Brazilian repertoire. With his swinging bass lines and comping he simultaneously plays and sings melodies from the heart and his passion for the music shines through.” – Gene Bertoncini

Harmonica virtuoso, classical guitarist, singer, songwriter, arranger and composer Enrico Granafei has a long history of musical experience which encompasses both Classical Music and Jazz. After earning a degree in classical guitar from the Conservatory of l’Aquila in Italy, Enrico started to broaden his horizons by discovering Jazz through the harmonica. Following in the tradition of the legendary Toots Thielemans, he began to explore new possibilities for the harmonica. His love for Jazz led him to New York City, where he soon started to perform in local jazz clubs, including The Blue Note, Birdland, Visiones, Angry Squire, and the Bottom Line. Enrico has performed extensively on the Chromatic Harmonica in the United States and continues to be a featured musician in major Festivals and Jazz clubs in Finland, Estonia, France, Italy and Hungary. He has recorded with Eddie Gomez, Marc Johnson, Adam Nussbaum, Patrick Saussois, Amina Figarova, Billy Hart, Wallace Roney, Vic Juris, Dave Stryker, Irio de Paula and many others.