An extraordinarily inspired and heartfelt tribute to the music and iconic legacy of Franco Cerri, celebrating the centenary of birth of the greatest Italian jazz guitarist — and one of the most beloved figures on the European scene.

This project brings together some of today's leading Italian jazz artists, musicians who shared the stage and deep artistic connections with Cerri over the years, to craft an homage blending reverence, memory, and creative spark. The album journeys through the musical world of the great Milanese master, revisiting not only his compositions but also the works of other legendary voices he reinterpreted throughout his remarkable career — from Django Reinhardt to Chet Baker, Gerry Mulligan to Billie Holiday. Cerri's hallmark openness — his ability to infuse jazz with elegance, swing, and Mediterranean lyricism — runs through every track, shaping a sonic journey that reflects his luminous vision of jazz as freedom, curiosity, and humanity. Recorded with audiophile precision and arranged with a refined contemporary touch, “Cerri di Oggii” (illustrative title) is not merely a homage, but a vital and poetic reimagining of the heritage of a musician who left an indelible mark on European jazz history.

A dialogue between generations that proves how Franco Cerri's art and spirit continue to inspire — delicately, elegantly, and always with a smile.