
Carlo Mombelli
Carlo Mombelli is a self-taught musician celebrated for his avant-garde, bass-driven compositions that blend the expressive soul of the developing world with the technical profundity of classical music. Described as “disconcertingly beautiful” by The Jazz Times and “outrageously, almost scandalously beautiful” by Die Weltwoche, his music occupies the boundary between sanity and madness, where artistry and integrity shine.
Mombelli has performed and recorded at prestigious venues and festivals worldwide, including the Stockholm Jazz Festival, Berlin Philharmonie, Cape Town International Jazz Festival, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York with the Ethel String Quartet. His innovative approach redefines jazz and chamber music through experimental soundscapes and improvisation.
Currently, Mombelli leads The Prisoners of Strange – Edition 2, featuring Marcus Wyatt on horns, Maria Mombelli on voice and piano, Mark Fransman on woodwinds, and Justin Badenhorst on drums. This ensemble showcases his signature bass-led compositions interwoven with rich, emotive soundscapes.