“Il Saggio” was formed in 2013 from the ashes of a previous band, “Griots”. Filippo Leoni (vocals and guitar) joined forces with Ivo Gasparini (drums, percussion and synthesizer).
Their early musical journey ranged from singer-songwriter music to blues and world music. Their first single, “Dove sta il mare”, received airplay on regional radio stations throughout the summer of 2014. It was followed by an EP featuring four original songs.
Over the years, their live performances have taken them throughout Switzerland and northern Italy. In 2018, they completed their first full-length album, “NaturaHumana”, featuring 17 original tracks and recorded with Auditoria Records. For the album, the trio invited Franco Ambrosetti (trumpet and flugelhorn) and Andrea Pedrazzini (piano and organ) to collaborate as guest musicians.
Their songs reached national radio stations, while their live appearances included prestigious venues and events such as the Teatro Sociale in Bellinzona and Moon and Stars in Locarno.
In 2023, they released two further singles, also recorded with Auditoria Records.
