Ensemble formed in Bologna in 1993, on the initiative of Maurizio Minardi.

Their first album 'Le Vacanze Di Hegel' was released in 1997 : Tango, habanera, impressionistic and minimal sounds, jazz improvisation and baroque music.
In 1998 the magazine “Futura Music” produces Breton. The same year Quartetto Magritte wins Arezzo Wave Festival and one of the songs, “Cubi”, is edited by Polygram.
In 2002 participation to the radio show “DemoRai” (promoting independent music). The same year production of the CD “L’amantenuta”.
The Track L'amantenuta​​​​​​​​​​ in the remix version , choised from Paul Murphy and published from Afro Art Records with the title ‘Malanotte’
During 2005 Quartetto Magritte wins the Moneta d’Argento (second prize) to the jazz section of the second edition of Mantua Music Festival.
In 2008 the ensemble released 'Cofferatzinger'
Quartetto Magritte participated, among others, to the following festivals:

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ITALY: Arezzo Wave, Bologna Festival, Festa Nazionale dell'Unita, Settembre Rendese, Montecchio Festival, Jesolo Festival, Villa Simonetta Festival, Pineto Jazz Festival, Mantova Music Festival, Cantina Bentivoglio, Bravo Cafe, Teatro Toniolo



UK: BBC London, Jazz FM, London Jazz Festival, Pizza Express Jazz Club, Upstairs at Ronnie Scott's, Kings Place Festival, 606, Elgar Room at Royal Albert Hall, The Vortex, The Crypt St Martins in The Field, The Crypt Camberwell, Jazz Café Posk, Green Note, Marsden Jazz Festival, Frome Festival, Ropetackle Arts Center, The Gate Arts Centre

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Line up (1993-2005):

Maurizio Minardi piano

Simone Zanchini accordion

Luca Cantelli double bass

Claudio Bonora drums



Line up (2005-2008):

Maurizio Minardi piano

Massimo Tagliata accordion

Felice Del Gaudio double bass

Roberto Rossi drums



Line up (2008-2017):

Maurizio Minardi piano & accordion

Shirley Smart cello

Nick Pini double bass

Jason Reeves drums

Marco Quarantotto drums