LEO Z
Composer · Producer · Pianist · Film & Television
Music with cinematic depth and emotional resonance.
Leo Z (Leonardo De Bernardini) is a Los Angeles–based Italian composer, songwriter, producer, arranger and pianist whose work spans acclaimed recording artists, film and television scores, and evocative original piano music.
Originally from Bologna, Italy, Leo developed his craft under producer Mauro Malavasi before building an international career collaborating with artists including Josh Groban, Andrea Bocelli, Elisa, Lucio Dalla, Nathan Pacheco, David Archuleta and Tina Guo. His sound blends classical and contemporary influences, intimate piano writing and cinematic production.
Recording artist credits
Selected collaborations and credits; see Leo's complete credits for project-specific roles.
Film & television
Electric City
Music for the Tom Hanks–associated animated series; the series won a Streamy Award for Drama.
Mindcage
Composer, producer and mixing credits for the 2022 Lionsgate thriller starring John Malkovich.
Unzipped: An Autopsy of American Inequality
Original score for the documentary exploring inequality in Venice, California.
White Shoe
Score for the Salvatore Ferragamo art film, an award-winning project.
Leo Z on Spotify
At the piano
Leo's original releases include Materia Prima, Unbreakable Healing and Penumbra—piano-centered explorations of texture, atmosphere and emotional storytelling. His work also includes Winter Night: Traces in the Snow with cellist Tina Guo.