Antonio Faraò
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Antonio Faraò is a renowned Italian jazz pianist and composer celebrated for his technical brilliance, harmonic creativity, and ability to blend diverse musical influences into his work. Born on January 19, 1965, in Rome, Italy, Faraò displayed exceptional musical talent from an early age, studying classical piano before transitioning to jazz. His style is deeply rooted in the jazz tradition, yet it incorporates elements of classical music, funk, and contemporary rhythms, making his performances dynamic and versatile.
Over his illustrious career, Faraò has collaborated with many jazz greats, including Jack DeJohnette, Chris Potter, Miroslav Vitouš, and Joe Lovano. He has also worked on cross-genre projects, earning acclaim for his ability to bridge traditional and modern sounds. Faraò has released several acclaimed albums as a leader, such as “Black Inside”, “Evan” and “Boundaries”. His work reflects technical mastery and emotional depth, earning him a place among Europe’s top jazz pianists.
In addition to performing at prestigious festivals and venues worldwide, Antonio Faraò continues to inspire and influence new generations of musicians through his recordings, compositions, and dedication to the art of jazz.
As one might expect, Patitucci and Ballard are tremendous throughout, using their extensive jazz vocabularies to stretch out and provide an ideal rhythmic environment for Faraò to explore. Faraò’s playing takes his post-bop influences and extends into a range of textures and moods, with unpredictable progressions sitting alongside open and lucid expressions. His improvisations have conviction; they are quick, fluent and energised making this an enjoyable and entertaining trio session.
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..Antonio Faraò’s latest album, Tributes, released on the Dutch label Criss Cross Jazz Records, is the kind of album you can listen to on a loop and you would still not get bored. It is simply loaded with compositions each one more beautiful than the other. Hailed as one of the best jazz pianists of the last decades, Faraò has earned his fair share of praise over the years. And there’s reason why. The Italian pianist exudes a spectacular energy and vibrancy. Faraò has a presence, whether on stage or recording, and he leaves his listeners in awe with his prowess and depth…”
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