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Smooth Jazz guitarist, producer & composer

Born in Locarno, Switzerland, an eclectic cultural environment with a strong Italian heritage,
Fabio Mignola was fascinated by the intricate harmonies and rhythms of the various forms
of folk and classical music that surrounded him.
The simplistic beauty of the acoustic guitar quickly became the voice of this passionate musician.
After studying for several years with professor Dante Brenna, he graduated from Conservatory Donizetti in Bergamo in 1991.
Mignola immersed himself in guitar studies and master classes with virtuosos like Alberto Ponce,
Alexandre Rodrigues and Ralph Towner.
Later on he was inspired by the spontaneity of jazz and the visual complexities of impressionism.
As he also continued to master the classical and folk repertoire, Mignola found himself incorporating his diverse artistic experiences into a soundscape rich in textures. This pursuit of music without boundaries led to solo recordings and many productive partnerships.

In 1999, Mignola released “Chitarra Ticinese”, featuring solo guitar arrangements of folk songs.
Swiss Ticinonline praised, “Chitarra Ticinese is one of those CDs that everybody should hold in his own
recordings library…the musical essentialism given by the presence of a solo guitar raises the fourteen
melodies to touching small musical jewels.”

Winning the praise of critics for his “virtuosistic arpeggio”, Mignola release “Flor de Luna” in 2000, a collection of solo recordings that celebrated the beauty of evergreens.

A collaboration with famed Swiss songstress Nella Martinetti in 2002 in “Così il tempo va”
would further endear Mignola as a beloved international guitarist.

However, it was the 2003 contemporary jazz release of “Flyin’ Away” that would tantalize American
airwaves. Smooth Jazz and More declared, “Mignola gives the listener a style much like Peter White
and Acoustic Alchemy. It’s very cheerful and at the same time, very relaxing.”

Celebrating the rich cultural heritage of his homeland with Neapolitan jazz, Mignola released
“Luna Rossa” in 2005 with tenor Mauro Bonomi.

As sound designer in 2006 he produced the soundtrack “Virgo Suite” together with pianist Paolo Cattaneo and saxophonist Mauro Bonomi.

Fans have been anxiously awaiting for this next musical adventure entitled “Take Me Higher” which
presents eleven melodic and refined new compositions by the Swiss musician that also allowed him
to be awarded as “Smooth Jazz Artist of the Month” on various radios.

“Mignola’s guitar voice is smooth and full of talent.”
Dr. Ana Isabel Ordonez – JAZZREVIEW – USA

“…you’ll be completely swept away with Fabio’s mastery of the guitar.”ECHO SMOOTH JAZZ – UK

“His instrument conveys the smallest nuances of the artist’s emotions.”
Serge Kozlovsky – SERGEKOZLOVSKY.COM – Belarus

“Smooth jazz with that refreshingly serious approach to excellence and clear definition.”
Ronald Jackson on – THE SMOOTH JAZZ RIDE – USA

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  Smooth Jazz guitarist, producer & composer