A man wearing a black quilted jacket and dark pants sits and plays an acoustic guitar under purple stage lighting against a dark curtain background.

Electric / acoustic guitar

Steve Rando

Sun, 18 Oct, 2:00 pm

Melbourne guitarist and composer. He leads the Steve Rando Quintet, whose music reimagines the cinematic Italian sound of Ennio Morricone and Nino Rota alongside his own original compositions, with a focus on lyrical melody and expressive improvisation.

Appearing in

Cinema Italiano: Jazz Impressions from the Italian Screen
Sun, 18 Oct, 2:00 pm
The Steve Rando Quintet celebrates Italy's rich musical heritage through contemporary jazz, cinematic storytelling and creative improvisation. Inspired by the timeless music of Ennio Morricone, Nino Rota and original compositions by Steve Rando, the ensemble reimagines the evocative sound of Italian cinema with fresh interpretations, lyrical melodies and expressive improvisation. A heartfelt tribute to Italian culture, memory and the enduring connection between jazz and the silver screen.

Steve Rando

Appearing in

Cinema Italiano: Jazz Impressions from the Italian Screen