Location: Los Angeles, CA
Genre: Jazz
Years Active: 2010 - Present
Management Contact: Nina Ragonese
“A fine piano trio outing. Stracci reveals not so much an Evans influence as it does, compositionally, a Brad Mehldau one. Ragonese wrote six of the eight tunes presented here, and they all have beguiling prettiness combined with an assertive rhythmic insistence.”
- Dan McClenaghan, All About Jazz
Short Bio:
Michael Ragonese is a highly accomplished pianist based in Los Angeles, with over 25 years of experience playing the piano. With a foundation in classical piano, Michael began learning jazz in high school and went on to earn his degree in jazz piano at California State University Northridge. Through the years, he has earned recognition by winning jazz festivals, performing and recording with some of the most notable names in jazz, leading popular jazz jam sessions in Los Angeles, and releasing two original albums in 2019 and 2023. Click the link below to read more.
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DAY TO DAY
June 2019
"The album has no shortage of contrast and ranges from up-tempo vehicles for showcasing soloists...to more introspective pieces like "Day to Day." The title track paints an evocative narrative arc with its melody and opens up into one of Ragonese's most compelling solos."
- Paul Naser, All About Jazz
STRACCI
August 2023
“Ragonese displays a Paul Bley-style, relentless, and muscular stream of right hand soloing. “Stracci” showcases his formidable skills as a pianist. Rest assured that “Stracci” represents much of what is current in today’s jazz world while also maintaining a personal vision and personal musicality.”
- John Sanders, Jazz Music Archives
