With hundreds of concerts in Italy and abroad, Amar Corda is a reference point when it comes to Italian music from the swing era. The group performs famous songs from the repertoire of artists such as Mina, Carosone, and Mancini, while also presenting more refined pieces by composers like Luttazzi and Arigliano.
In addition to classic Italian songs from the '50s and '60s, Amar Corda has expanded its repertoire to include songs in other languages and more modern pieces by artists like Pink Martini, Paolo Conte, and Vinicio Capossela. It is not just a tribute to the greats of the past, but a personal reinterpretation that reflects various stylistic influences, from the evolution of jazz to swing, and even Latin atmospheres such as bossa nova and bolero.
All the pieces have been specially rearranged for the ensemble, with that lively touch typical of Amar Corda, always leaving ample room for improvisation. This makes each concert a unique and engaging experience, capable of transporting the audience on a musical journey through different eras and sounds.
Tosca Zampini - vocals
Tosca Zampini was born in Ferrara in 1982, in a family where music was always very present. She starts to sing in a natural way at the age of 5-6 years and continues to do so to this day. She studied piano at the Conservatory G. Frescobaldi of Ferrara. Besides music, she also studies drawing and visual art and she has graduated in Art History. She collaborates with various groups singing in clubs and festivals throughout Italy and abroad.
Tolga During - guitar
Was born in Istanbul in 1977 but grew up on a small island in the north of Holland. He made his debute in 1999 with the CD “Bohemia” opening doors to national and international jazz festivals like Montreux, Bansko, Pori and Terrassa. He has recorded many CD's, including eight as a bandleader. He has conducted seminars in conservatories and jazz festival. His compositions have been used for films, television programs and documentaries around the world.
Matteo Zucconi - double bass
Eclectic bassist active in numerous formations, from jazz to contemporary music, exploring sound in many forms. This intense activity has taken him to play at festivals in Italy, USA, Germany, Poland, Austria, Spain, France, Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland. In 2009 he won the international scholarship of the Global Music Foundation in Krk, Croatia.
Riccardo Frisari - drums
Lives in Bologna where he devotes himself to the activity of musician and teacher.
Graduated from the Conservatory of Ferrara, he gained experience in Jazz and Pop playing with different formations in Italy and abroad (Germany, Morocco, France). He has recorded numerous albums and has many artistic collaborations.
Since 2016 he's committed to his original project I Love Degrado.
