Right Tempo

Jazz, Funk, Soul & Acid Jazz label from Milan, Italy.

Founded in 1993 by record producer Rocco Pandiani, Right Tempo was the first Italian label to gain international recognition for its distinctive blend of music commonly known as Acid Jazz.

Its early jazz reissues (on Giorgio Azzolini, have influenced a great number of music realities in Italy and abroad and have strongly contributed to establish the 60's and 70’s Italian jazz scene as one of great interest and historical importance.

In early 1995 - anticipating releases such as the ‘Sound Gallery’, ‘In Flight’ and ‘Capitol Extra Lounge’ series - Right Tempo began, under the trademark of 11th volume, opening up to foreign productions while maintaining its focus on outstanding and hard-to-find movie scores.

In 1997 Right Tempo established its contemporary music label Paul Bradshaw.

Besides music, Right Tempo engaged in diverse activities such as producing for TV and radio, ing major Hollywood productions, organizing music and art festivals (Volcanology in Catania, Jazz in Sarpi in Milan and Brianza Open Jazz Festival in Monza), as well as DJ nights and radio shows.

In 2021, Right Tempo returned to its original mission of producing records and founded Luigi Ranghino are some of the names currently involved.

In 2023, for its 30 years of existence, Right Tempo published its first book, entitled ‘From Slavery to Jazz’, by old label acquaintance Sonnie Taylor from Mayafra Combo, out on Mono Jazz in Italian and English.