Location: Los Angeles, CA
Genre: Jazz
Years Active: 2010 - Present
Management Contact: Nina Ragonese
“A fine piano trio outing. Stracci reveals not so much an Evans influence as it does, compositionally, a Brad Mehldau one. Ragonese wrote six of the eight tunes presented here, and they all have beguiling prettiness combined with an assertive rhythmic insistence.”
- Dan McClenaghan, All About Jazz
Short Bio:
Michael Ragonese, a Los Angeles-based pianist, has over 25 years of experience, transitioning from classical piano to jazz during high school. A graduate of California State University Northridge, he has earned recognition through festival wins and collaborations with top jazz artists. Michael has released two acclaimed albums (2019, 2023), multiple singles in 2024, and has an anticipated record coming in 2025. He also founded the Rags School of Music, with locations in Los Angeles and Paso Robles. Click the link below to learn more.
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DAY TO DAY
June 2019
"The album has no shortage of contrast and ranges from up-tempo vehicles for showcasing soloists...to more introspective pieces like "Day to Day." The title track paints an evocative narrative arc with its melody and opens up into one of Ragonese's most compelling solos."
- Paul Naser, All About Jazz
STRACCI
August 2023
“Ragonese displays a Paul Bley-style, relentless, and muscular stream of right hand soloing. “Stracci” showcases his formidable skills as a pianist. Rest assured that “Stracci” represents much of what is current in today’s jazz world while also maintaining a personal vision and personal musicality.”
- John Sanders, Jazz Music Archives
