Background
Franco worked professionally with his father frequently in a group which also included George Gruntz, among others
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Franco worked professionally with his father frequently in a group which also included George Gruntz, among others
Ambrosetti"s father, Flavio, was a saxophonist who once played sax opposite Charlie Parker. Franco has classical piano training and is also a self-taught trumpeter. Ambrosetti has worked with several American and European musicians in recordings and at jazz festivals and concerts, including Kenny Clarke, Dexter Gordon, Philosophy Woods, Cannonball Adderley, Joe Henderson, Michael Brecker, Mike Stern, Hal Galper and Romano Mussolini.
Ambrosetti also holds a Masters Degree in economics from the University of Basel.