Guitarist Simone Gubbiotti is a musician with a strong presence in both the USA and Europe where he performs with musicians such as Peter Erskine, Ari Hoenig, Joe La Barbera, Arthur Blythe, Adam Nussbaum and Jay Anderson. Music was not Simone’s first passion, he began his career in the world of sport playing professionally for AC Milan. After sustaining a serious knee injury Simone took the decision to refocus and pursue a career in music. Simone performs in a number of important projects such as the Paul Wertico Quartet. With his trio #Underdogs he toured and played in several international Jazz Festivals in Poland, Uk, Holland, Italy, and Mexico. "He doesn't play like an artist that needs to make his way in the world but like one that has made it reflecting on the world through his music." (All About Jazz)