Musician, composer, arranger and conductor, Giuseppe Urso, originally from Palermo, Italy, has earned the highest rank in symphonic percussion and jazz music with top marks and honors. In his career he has mixed experiences in various musical contexts: from big band to symphonic orchestras, many projects as a leader and as a sideman collaborating, among others, with Phil Woods, Cedar Walton, Vince Mendoza, Clark Terry, Arturo Sandoval, Dave Liebman, Patti Austin, Rachel Ferrell, Billy Childs, Diane Schuur, Phil Woods, Toots Thielemans, Noa, Jack Walrath, Dave Kikoski, Eumir Deodato, Tigran Hamasyan, Bill Carrothers etc. He is Professor at the Conservatory Of Music in Palermo.