Rossano Sportiello, born on June 1, 1974, in Vigevano, Italy, is a musician, composer, and pianist known for his work in traditional and mainstream jazz music. He began piano lessons at nine and started performing professionally at 16 in Milan's jazz clubs. In 1992, he joined the Trad-Jazz band Milano Jazz Gang, touring Europe and recorded albums such as Lord You Made The Night Too Long. Sportiello's debut album was Moon Shadow in 2002. He collaborated with notable artists such as Slide Hampton and Clark Terry. His solo album Piano On My Mind, released in 2003, won the Prix du Jazz Classique from the Académie du Jazz. Sportiello has also worked extensively with the Harry Allen Quartet and currently performs with the trio Three Wise Men.
