SAXOPHONIST · FLUTIST · COMPOSER

Michele De Vito

Michele De Vito is a saxophonist, flutist, and composer with over forty years of experience on the Italian jazz and music scene. His career spans live performances, recording projects, orchestral collaborations, television and radio productions, original compositions, and film soundtracks.

Education

Study, Research, and Musical Development

Michele De Vito earned his Diploma in Music Theory, Sight-Reading, and Ear Training in 1984 at the “Santa Cecilia” Conservatory in Rome.

In 1986, he expanded his musical studies by taking up the transverse flute alongside the saxophone. He further developed his knowledge of harmony with Maestro Luca Salvatori and studied arranging with Maestro Marco Tiso.

In 1991, he traveled to Boston to study with Joe Viola and Jerry Bergonzi. Since 1992, he has continued to refine his saxophone technique under the guidance of Maestro Mario Raja.

1984

Diploma in Music Theory, Sight-Reading, and Ear Training

1991

Advanced Studies in Boston with Joe Viola and Jerry Bergonzi

Since 1992

Advanced Saxophone Studies with Maestro Mario Raja

Artistic Career

Concerts, Orchestras, Festivals, and Productions

1985–1988

He performed with the Modern Big Band, founded at the Frosinone Conservatory and directed by Maestro Gerardo Jacovucci. With the ensemble, he took part in several jazz festivals and recorded the LP “Flowers”.

1986

He collaborated on the recording of the album “Open”, released by Five Record.

Since 1989

He performed with Gianni Davoli’s Orchestra and took part in the recording of the album “Diavolo”.

Since 1991

He joined the Ialsax Quartet, directed by Maestro Gianni Oddi, performing extensively in Italy and abroad and appearing on several RAI television programs.

1992–1994

He took part in the 10th World Saxophone Congress in Pesaro, the Incontri Musicali festivals in Aquileia and Grado, and performed at the Italian Cultural Institute and the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam.

In 1994, he recorded the album “Contrasti” with the Ialsax Quartet.

1994

He appeared on the television program “Domenica In” with Christian De Sica’s Orchestra and on the RAI 2 program “Napoli Capitale” with Sal Genovese’s Orchestra.

1996–1998

He composed and performed the original music for the event “Mutazioni Artwork”.

In 1997, he performed with his own quartet at the “Utopia ’97” music festival in Vibo Valentia.

In 1998, he performed with Giorgio Cuscito’s Quartet and Roberto Spadoni’s Big Band at leading jazz clubs in Rome.

That same year, he composed the theme music for the RAI Radio program “Musica Dal Vivo”

2000

He performed at the New Year’s Concert organized by the City of Rome and broadcast on RAI 1.

2005–2006

In 2005, he co-founded the jazz quartet “Jazz Tales” with pianist Carlo Mezzanotte.

Since 2006, he has collaborated with the Luminoso Ensemble, with whom he recorded the album “Recem Casados”.

Recent Activities

Compositions, Recordings, and New Projects

In 2017, Michele De Vito composed the soundtrack for a short film produced by Studio Santovetti for the Municipality of Magliano Sabina.

In 2019, he released the album “Colors”.

In 2022, he recorded the albums “Co.De” and “Interplay” with Roberto Coltellacci and continued performing with the San Lorenzo Jazz Orchestra.

In 2026, in collaboration with Zooe, he produced the album “Stories”.

His original compositions are also available on his YouTube channel.

2017

Original Soundtrack for a Short Film

2019

Album “Colors”

2022

Albums “Co.De” e “Interplay”

2026

Album “Stories”

Concerts, Collaborations, and Musical Projects

For concert bookings, artistic collaborations, and music productions, feel free to contact Michele De Vito using the contact form below.