I'm Oscar Cherici, a jazz/electronic bassist, composer, and co-founder of Blewitt. I create music across a range of projects, from live performances to film scores, collaborating with fellow artists and musicians to push creative boundaries. I work as a performer, writer, and producer, with a strong focus on arranging, recording, and shaping artistic productions. Beyond the stage, I curate and engineer digital performances for short films and coordinate multi-media projects, blending live music with visual storytelling and sound design.

Oscar Cherici

I'm Oscar Cherici, a jazz/electronic bassist, composer, and co-founder of Blewitt. I create music across a range of projects, from live performances to film scores, collaborating with fellow artists and musicians to push creative boundaries. I work as a performer, writer, and producer, with a strong focus on arranging, recording, and shaping artistic productions. Beyond the stage, I curate and engineer digital performances for short films and coordinate multi-media projects, blending live music with visual storytelling and sound design.

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I’m Oscar Cherici, a jazz/electronic bassist, composer, and co-founder of Blewitt. I create music across a range of projects, from live performances to film scores, collaborating with fellow artists and musicians to push creative boundaries. I work as a performer, writer, and producer, with a strong focus on arranging, recording, and shaping artistic productions.

Beyond the stage, I curate and engineer digital performances for short films and coordinate multi-media projects, blending live music with visual storytelling and sound design.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Dutch
Advanced
Arabic
Beginner

Work Experience

Co-founder, Bassist, and Composer at Blewitt
December 1, 2017 - Present
Co-founded Blewitt and contributed as composer, arranger, and performer. Composed, arranged, and recorded Exploring New Boundaries for the Neuklang label (distributed by ADA Music Italy, Warner Bros Group) at Bauer Studios in Ludwigsburg, Germany. Composed, arranged, and recorded Evidence for Emme Label at Tube Recording Studio (Rome). Composed, arranged, and recorded Ouverture at La Strada Studios (Rome) for Icona Music. Led extensive live performances including JazzTM 2021 (Timișoara) and Alexander Platz (Rome). Performed with Rosario Giuliani, Pino Jodice, and Marco Zurzolo. Coordinated the recording of 6 live session music videos, including editing, publishing, and marketing campaigns. Collaborates with Stefano Proietti and Gian Marco De Nisi on songwriting and arrangement for the group’s entire artistic production.
Session Musician — Bassist
January 1, 2014 - Present
Over 200 concerts primarily in the jazz genre. Performed in major Roman jazz clubs with various ensembles, notably Gregory's Jazz Club with the Fabiano “Red” Pellini group. A decade of experience in the Lindy Hop/Traditional Jazz scene (training under Giorgio Cuscito and Red Pellini). Notable festivals include ViX - Vintage Exchange (Ljubljana) and Godfathers of Swing (Palermo). Participated in theatrical productions such as “Troisi Poeta Massimo” and “Passaggio Ponte.” Served as bassist for the “Canzoni per Sempre” tour and for the “A Tribute to Bessie Smith” tour. Numerous concerts with the Young Art Jazz Ensemble big band.
Composer and Producer
January 1, 2008 - Present
Began composing at age 15. Self-taught across DAWs, later specializing in Music for Screen. Primarily uses Cubase and has scored several short films for Roman directors. Co-leads Blewitt, releasing 3 albums to date. Awards include First Prize Overall at CinemadaMare (Nova Siri) and Globe Award Winner at the Amsterdam Around International Film Festival (2017) for the soundtrack of the short film No Smoking. Regularly assists Stefano Proietti as a digital performance curator and sound engineer for various short films.
Choral Singer
January 1, 2003 - Present
Active in choirs since middle school and continued through high school under Maestro Stefano Nerozzi, performing at Pantheon, the Italian Senate, the Presidential Estate, and the Church of Sant’Ignazio di Loyola.

Education

Master's Degree in Jazz Electric Bass at Conservatory of Music “Licino Refice”
November 1, 2021 - March 1, 2024
Bachelor’s Degree in Jazz Electric Bass at Conservatory of Music “Licino Refice”
November 1, 2015 - March 1, 2019

Qualifications

Globe Award Winner – Amsterdam Around International Film Festival for the original score of the short film No Smoking (Michelangelo Di Pierro)
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education

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