Luca Kiella

" Great lyrics with a strong voice and fine playing makes you realize this is a very talented singer-songwriter.” BLUES MATTERS MAGAZINE (UK)
" He’s got the beat,feel and vibe"JAZZ WEEKLY (USA)
"... he delivers a rollicking good time in high octane fashion. With a dash of Jon Cleary in his quiver, he knows how to let the good times roll." MIDWEST RECORDS (USA)

LUCA"KIELLA" CHIELLINI left his home in Italy when he was 26 years old, destination Chicago.
8 years later, after touring worldwide in over 50 countries and 4 continents, recording with his band and Grammy winners and even having the honor of performing for former President Barack Obama, the virtuoso piano player and singer keeps telling his story through music.
He toured as a sideman with Toronzo Cannon , Mike Ledbetter Monster Mike Welch, etc.

Recipient of the 2019 Blues Music Awards, Luca Kiella delivers high-energy performances combining funk, soul and blues with New Orleans grooves. Among his influences Jon Cleary and Ray Charles.

Luca Kiella launched his solo career in 2019 releasing his debut Ep Figure It Out. The album was well received by critics, radios, and fans.
The new record "Ready For You" is set for release on October 22nd, 2021. It presents 12 original songs showcasing fresh and unapologetic stories about love, heartache, hardships, and today’s society.
Luca Kiella features one of Chicago’s finest rhythm sections and powerful horns lead by Bonerama’s trombonist Mark Mullins. “Ready For You” has a diverse and mature sound with visceral songwriting, tight grooves, and an expertise on the piano and Hammond Organ touching the feelings of any blues, funk and soul lover.

He produces piano music for tv, radio and ads with his production company Cypress Road Productions.