Marcio Nucci

Marcio Nucci is a musician from Tuscany who works with bossa nova. His 1997 debut album was called 'Bossa Nova Toscana,' and the title track became one of his better-known songs. He has also recorded pieces like 'No Seu Coração' and 'Samba Sem Verão.'

His band has included musicians like Stefano Bollani on piano and Luca Aquino on saxophone and flute. They play together on his records, which have titles like 'Mediterraneo' and 'Terra Nostra.'

Nucci's music mixes bossa nova with Italian melodic touches. It's a specific sound that doesn't fit neatly into either tradition, which has drawn both interest and some criticism over time. He keeps recording and performing with his group.