Claudio Chiara is a cornerstone of contemporary jazz saxophone. Having graduated in double bass at the Turin Conservatory, he successfully translated that classical rigor to the alto saxophone, becoming one of the most sought-after soloists, both as an alto lead in orchestral formations and as a prominent educator at the Cuneo Conservatory.

The Performer and Partnership with Andrea Ravizza

The relationship between Claudio Chiara and Andrea Ravizza is built on deep aesthetic synergy, where orchestral writing meets improvisational freedom. Chiara has been the protagonist of pivotal works such as Above and Below (from the Nove Giorni project), a piece Ravizza specifically modeled on his timbral characteristics. In this production, Claudio’s sax acts as an "active character," capable of navigating between contemporary density and jazz's expressive urgency, perfectly embodying the "dialogue between independent actors" described in Ravizza's Poetic Manifesto.

From Major Productions to Crossover

His sonic signature is present in international productions, such as Sette storie di Natale, where he shared the soloist role with Fabrizio Bosso and Nico Gori, and in celebratory events like 110 Frank Sinatra and 110 Rascel. A long-time member of Paolo Conte’s band since 1995, Claudio Chiara brings to his collaborations with Ravizza an interpretative maturity that allows him to move seamlessly from the rigor of symphonic tributes (such as the Tribute to Dizzy at the Lingotto) to the freshness of modern musical languages.

Pedagogy and Composition: The New Generation

In addition to his performing career, Claudio Chiara actively collaborates as a composer and arranger for Scomegna Edizioni Musicali, contributing to the New Generation project. His ability to integrate American big band sounds into modern wind ensemble repertoire reflects the same transparency of process that Ravizza seeks in his own orchestrations: a dynamic balance between formal rules and performative instinct.