Jazz Sailor is a creative research project that explores the affinities between jazz improvisation and the art of sailing. Through this investigation, I have examined how both disciplines, despite belonging to different worlds, share values and skills such as creative freedom, autonomy, adaptability, and discipline. The project aims to highlight the deep connections between music and navigation, emphasizing how both require a constant interaction between human, environment, and instruments—whether it be a saxophone or a sailboat.
Jazz Sailor aspires to answer a simple yet intriguing question: how do jazz and sailing intertwine? What emotions, sensations, and techniques do sailors and musicians share? The goal is to create a dialogue between these two worlds, highlighting the similarities between navigating ever-changing waters and musical improvisation. Another fundamental objective is to promote respect for the marine environment through music and awareness of sustainability and ocean conservation.
The Jazz Sailor project goes beyond the publication of the book Jazz Sailor – Il jazz nella vela, la vela nel jazz. It also includes a vinyl record, featuring a cover designed by Davide Besana, which contains compositions born from the analysis of data collected during the research. Additionally, the documentary Navigando con le vele dei sogni explores the educational and social impact of sailing, highlighting how the skills developed in both navigation and jazz are deeply interconnected. A key component of the project is also Navigando tra Arte e Sostenibilità, which aims to promote environmental protection and sustainability through art and a series of events across Italy and Europe.
The Jazz Sailor vinyl is a collector’s item, with only 200 copies available, designed for those seeking a unique and tangible musical experience. Inside the vinyl, a QR code allows listeners to download the entire album in high resolution, along with exclusive content dedicated to fans of the project. The cover, illustrated by nautical artist Davide Besana, makes this vinyl a true collector’s piece, celebrating the fusion of jazz and sailing. It offers a musical journey through the waves and melodies of the sea.
The skills developed in these disciplines go beyond technique. In jazz, improvisation is a collective act where listening and collaboration are essential. Similarly, at sea, the crew must work in synergy, adapting to the ever-changing conditions of the wind and waves. Both worlds teach how to read the present and shape the future moment by moment, blending individuality with community. Charlie Parker once said: “Music is your own experience, your thoughts, your wisdom. If you don’t live it, it won’t come out of your horn.” Sailing, on the other hand, teaches respect for nature, patience, and the value of responsibility, shaping individuals who are more aware and conscious.
Seven, like the musical notes, are the key points that have emerged so far: “Creativity and Lateral Thinking”, as both disciplines require the ability to think unconventionally and generate original solutions to problems. “Conscious Problem-Solving”, since both sailors and jazz musicians emphasize the importance of tackling challenges in a strategic and mindful way….
Jazz and sailing have more in common than you might imagine!
Il sogno di un padre narra la storia della nascita e dello sviluppo della scuola vela di Cariati, attraverso la visione e l’eredità lasciata da Giovanni Cufari, una figura di riferimento per la comunità locale. Il libro esplora come un sogno personale si sia trasformato in una realtà che ha coinvolto intere generazioni, trasmettendo ai giovani non solo l’amore per il mare e per la vela, ma anche valori di rispetto, collaborazione e passione per l’ambiente. Attraverso aneddoti e riflessioni, questo racconto rivela l’impatto sociale e culturale della scuola vela, evidenziando l’importanza della famiglia, delle radici e della trasmissione dei valori nel tempo. Un tributo alla forza dei sogni che, una volta condivisi, diventano patrimonio di un’intera comunità.
Scopri il meraviglioso intreccio tra la vela e la musica jazz in “Jazz Sailor – Dai dati alle note musicali”, una guida unica al processo compositivo di Angelo Gregorio. Questo affascinante libricino esplora come le esperienze dei velisti e musicisti siano state trasformate in composizioni musicali evocative, raccontando storie di libertà, connessione con la natura, avventura, crescita personale e bellezza estetica.
Basato su un’analisi dettagliata dei dati raccolti da 300 persone, tra velisti e musicisti, l’autore ha creato un metodo compositivo innovativo che combina le emozioni delle diverse condizioni meteo-marine con elementi musicali concreti come il circolo delle quinte e la rosa dei venti. Ogni brano musicale è nato da una correlazione precisa tra i dati e i tempi musicali, permettendo così di evocare sensazioni e pensieri profondi.
