BASSIST • COMPOSER • EDUCATOR
World touring Italian bassist and composer Massimiliano Rolff is building a body of work through composition, improvisation and contemporary musical research.
Over three decades, bandleader, Massimiliano Rolff has performed internationally with many of the world’s leading jazz musicians and has released 10 critically acclaimed albums as a leader and composer.
Latest Release
Peace on Earth – In Loving Memory of John Coltrane is the latest album by Italian bassist and composer Massimiliano Rolff, released on 21 March 2026 by Hemiola / Slow Foot Productions.
Performed by a piano trio, the album is not conceived as a traditional tribute but as a personal exploration of John Coltrane’s musical and spiritual legacy through original arrangements and contemporary improvisation. Peace on Earth is ultimately an act of listening rather than celebration—a dialogue with a voice that continues to inspire new artistic directions. In that space of attention, memory and silence, perhaps, peace is still possible.
35+ Countries
Performed worldwide
10 Albums
As leader & composer
Global Ambassador
for Italian Jazz Music Heritage
25+ Years
International career
20+ Recordings
As sideman & collaborator
International educator
and Head of Jazz Departement
Gerswhwin on Air
Massimiliano Rolff - Double Bass
Joost Swart/Andrea Rea - Piano
Antonio Fusco - Drums
George Gershwin’s extraordinary musical world emerges, caresses us, amazes us and finally overwhelms us in the uniqueness of this concert. Rolff shapes in a contemporary writing, the songs, the musicals, the jazz and the orchestral sound that made Gershwin’s music the pillar on which the ‘American Sound’ is built.
Magia Quintet
Massimiliano Rolff, Double Bass - David Pastor, Trumpet - Hector Martignon, Piano - Mario Principato, Percussions - Ruben Bellavia, Drums
Rolff presents this great live band, performing on stage a special blend of cinematic Jazz, Afro-Cuban and Brazilian elements, sharing sounds and rhythms with a quintet of wonderful musicians. The music features tunes from the album “Adventures on Magia” as well as material from the 2018 album ‘Home Feeling’ .
Peace on Earth
Massimiliano Rolff - Double Bass
Andrea Rea - Piano
Antonio Fusco -. Drums
Staying true to the mystical essence of Coltrane’s message, Rolff has composed and arranged two original suites for piano trio, crafting a unique sonic journey that blends purity, depth, and improvisational freedom. The music moves gracefully between tradition and modernity, creating a powerful emotional arc.
Next Concerts
19 09 2026 | Alessio Menconi Trio | Roof Jazz | Genova, Italy
05 09 2026 | Flavio boltro Quartet | La note verte Festval | Roquebrune, France
28 06 2026 | OltreMare Trio | Festival Jazz en Juin | Quebec City, Canada
27 06 2026 | OltreMare Trio | Ardoise | Richmond QB, Canada
27 06 2026 | OltreMare Trio | Ardoise | Richmond QB, Canada
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“Rolff knows how to write music that leaves you wanting more.” – Jersey Jazz
“Beyond his excellent sound, perfect timing, and remarkable soloing, Massimiliano is a true leader who pays attention to every single detail.” – Matteo Piazza
“Rolff is deeply attentive to the beat, to an elastic yet precise rhythmic presence, and to melodies that arise in moments of inspiration—melodies that become essential ground for the solo flights of his partners.” – Guido Festinese
“A bassist with an eye for detail and a refined sense of subtlety, he combines extraordinary compositional skills with a natural gift for band leadership.” – Enrico Rava
“Rolff, a bassist with impeccable, classical touch—elegance and presence at the highest level.” – Alias – Il Manifesto
“Rolff knows how to create an entirely new musical world: listen, and be moved.” – Rootstime
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SLOW FOOT MUSIC Management
Via dei Landi 7/27
16151 GENOVA – ITALY
ph. +39 338 5252 398
email info@slowfootmusic.com
All photos by Roberto Cifarelli, Paolo Zeggio, Paolo Catalano, Rocco Crudele, Enrico Rolando, Donato Aquaro, Peter Wit, Antonio Sambeat, Mariangela Corrias. Thanks for your support!
