About

Francesco Saguto (1980) is an italian guitar player living in Rome, Italy. He has studied improvisation with the pianist Greg Burk and also has attended seminars with Scott Henderson, Stanley Jordan, Otmaro Ruiz, Mike Stern.

He developed his own approach to the guitar that combine elements from different musical styles such as Rock, Jazz, Pop, Noise. His compositions are marked by use of advanced rhythmic concepts, high skilled guitar techniques and the use of effects pedals.

He also worked intensely with sound/visual artist Franz Rosati (Nephogram label) which is involved in experimental noise music. Their first album is called GRIDSHAPE “an intersection of heavily distorted violent sounds with points of kinetic aural quietness through the interaction between digital electronics and guitars.”

During these years he has released 4 recordings: Respire trio Directions (2010, with Luca Bulgarelli/Vincenzo Bardaro), Antonio De Lillis feat. Greg Burk (2012)

Gridshape (Nephogram 2012), Psed Hriag (The New Noise 2013). He is currently working on new songs and has recently recorded a live in studio "La Cattedrale", (2015) with Andrea Avena and Vincenzo Bardaro.