Articles by Libero Farnè
Paolo Angeli: Between Avant-garde and Sardinian Traditions
by Libero Farnè
I had not interviewed Paolo Angeli since February 2007, when the Sardinian musician had already moved on from Bologna, a scene that gave him crucial formative experiences and laid the groundwork for his artistic maturity. Since then, Angeli has embraced a wide range of musical experiences and collaborations, steadily building his international reputation through his presence in Europe's experimental capitals and his relocation to Spain. Increasingly central to his concerts are solo performances with his prepared Sardinian guitar, ...
Continue ReadingLibero Farnè's Best Jazz Albums Of 2024
by Libero Farnè
The list I have compiled does not follow any order of preference. The albums are organized alphabetically by artist. In my opinion, every album on this list is of great interest. I decided to include a few U.S. albums, though I had to leave out many other deserving ones, as well as three Italian albums that I believe deserve greater international recognition. Gato Barbieri Standards Lost and Found 1 Red Records
Continue ReadingDave Douglas and the Art of Festival Direction
by Libero Farnè
Dave Douglas' fame as a forward looking musician is well-known. His contribution to today's music scene, however, is not limited to his playing. Besides having pioneered in 2005 a unique model of musician-run label with the progressive Greenleaf Music, he has been artistic director of the Banff Workshop in Jazz and Creative Music from 2002 to 2012 and he is a co- founder of the Festival of New Trumpet Music which started in 2003. Since 2016, Dave Douglas has been ...
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