Chieli Minucci & Special EFX

Guitarist, composer, producer, and arranger Chieli Minucci is longtime leader of the Grammy-nominated jazz-fusion group SPECIAL EFX featuring Chieli Minucci, a major force on the jazz and world music scene for over 40 years. 

In 2025 Chieli and Special EFX released “Meant To Be”, the chart-topping single, which is presently in Billboard’s top 10!  In the summer of 2024, their previous single, “Cool Summer”, reached the #1 spot on Billboard, as well as a total of 5 charts simultaneously!

Besides writing and performing his own music, Chieli shares his guitar brilliance throughout the entertainment world. He has recorded and performed with many top artists, such as Celine Dion, Lou Reed, Lionel Richie, Jennifer Lopez, Jewel, Marc Anthony, Michael Bolton, Rupert Holmes, Anastasia, even classic artists Eartha Kitt, and Eddie Fisher. He’s collaborated and worked alongside contemporary jazz artists Kirk Whalum, Maysa, Jeff Lorber, Norman Brown, Bernie Williams, Marion Meadows, Lao Tizer, Mindi Abair, Rick Braun, Gerald Veasley, Omar Hakim, and many others. 

Chieli Minucci brings as his band mates a treasure trove of very talented artists, including trumpeter Lin Rountree, saxophonist Jeff Ryan, keyboardist Jay Rowe, bassist Dave Livolsi and renown drummer Joel Rosenblatt. Chieli Minucci and Special EFX featuring his amazing guest artists perform at the King Center for Performing Arts Center in Melbourne, FL on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at 4 pm. Produced by BMG Concerts.