Riccardo Gresino was born in Cuorgnè, Italy, on December 7th, 1992. At the age of 23, he completed the Master's Program in Jazz Piano at the "A. Vivaldi" Conservatory of Music in Alessandria, Italy, graduating with the highest honors. In the same year, he was awarded a scholarship to Berklee College of Music in Boston, after attending Berklee Clinics at Umbria Jazz17 in Perugia, Italy. Following three years in Boston, he graduated with a degree in Piano Performance, earning top marks, and he is currently pursuing his career in Los Angeles, CA.

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Riccardo Gresino performed alongside renowned jazz musicians such as Gianni Coscia (ECM artist), Fabio Morgera (Grammy nominee), Anais Drago, and Paolo Pellegatti. He is actively involved in performing, recording, and producing for various artists like Brazilian songwriter Rubel (Latin Grammy nominee), AM Dandy (HMMA 2020/2021 & HMMA 2019), SÉSSI, Kenny Sharp, Lilit Hovhannisyan, Tristan Simone, Anna Margo, and Stephània. Additionally, in 2021 he assumed the role of Music Director and Keyboard player for the "The Life and Music of George Michael" US Tour 2022/2023, US Tour 2024 and Australian Tour 2024 produced by Right Angle Entertainment.

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Furthermore, Riccardo has served as a resident pianist for Stregatti, an Italian theatrical troupe known for their performances in "La Ragazza con le Ali," "I Meravigliosi Animali di Stranalandia," and "La Masnà." In 2018, he relocated to Boston where he co-founded the Jazz-Groove collective "Rocket House" alongside Francesco Staccioli. In 2020, he released his debut EP titled "Reflection," followed by "Floodlight" in 2022 under the name OVR.

Riccardo is voting member of Grammy Recording Academy and GRAMMY U mentor since 2023.

His style is a nicely balanced and extremely personal blend of all his working experiences, and makes him one of the most requested young session players in Los Angeles.