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Antonio Faraò: Kind of...
by Artur Moral
Antonio Faraò may seem a restless spirit, always on the move--a musical entity gifted with an innate, perpetual acceleration. But for certain decisions, he clearly takes his time: over eight years ago, in an interview aptly titled Antonio Faraò, l'eklektiko, the Rome-born pianist and composer--already in his fifties-- declared his interest in tackling a solo piano album. Well, we have had to wait until he has entered his sixties, but it has been worthwhile. Kind Of... fulfills a longing that ...
Continue ReadingAntonio Faraò / Stéphane Belmondo Quartet at Le Duc des Lombards
by Nathalie Tamara Freson
Antonio Faraò / Stéphane Belmondo QuartetLe Duc des Lombards Paris, France July 18, 2025 As expected, it was full house at Paris' iconic jazz club, Le Duc du Lombard for the Antonio Faraò-Stéphane Belmondo concert which featured two powerhouse musicians who didn't disappoint as they gave the audience over an hour of steamy music. Pianist virtuoso Antonio Faraò needs no introduction; his talent speaks volume. And that night he was ...
Continue ReadingTom Harrell, Antonio Farao, The Fury, Al-Qasar
by Cheryl K.
During this week's two-hour program of Jazz and improvised music, trumpeter Tom Harrell, pianist Antonio Farao, vocalist Gergana Velinova, Giant Step Arts artists The Fury and trumpeter Jason Palmer, Al-Qasar, and holiday selections from guitarists Margaret Slovak and Chris Maresh and keyboardist Robert Glasper. Playlist Tadd Dameron “Romas" from Mating Call (Prestige) 6:51 Tom Harrell “Heliotrope" from Alternate Summer (HighNote) 4:11 David Friesen “One Last Time" from A Shining Light Through (Origin) 5:46 Margaret Slovak and Chris Maresh ...
Continue ReadingAntonio Faraò: Tributes
by Neil Duggan
There is an old saying that you should judge a person by the company that they keep. If that is true of musicians, then Italian pianist Antonio Faraò is highly regarded. For his sixth trio outing, he is joined by bassist John Patitucci, who achieved worldwide acclaim for his work with Chick Corea's Elektric Band and Akoustic Band. He has also appeared on albums with Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock and Michael Brecker. To complete the dream trio, Faraò adds drummer ...
Continue ReadingClaudio Fasoli & Antonio Faraò Duo at Milestone Piacenza
by Danilo Codazzi
Antonio Faraò, l'eklektiko
by Daniele Vogrig
In alcuni casi la produzione di un disco può rappresentare un momento di svolta nella carriera di un musicista, non solo da un punto di vista musicale ma anche a livello puramente espressivo. Eklektik è l'ultimo album di Antonio Faraò e a buon diritto può essere considerato un sapiente concentrato di fusion, capace di trascendere generi e stili musicali, realizzato con la collaborazione di artisti trasversali del calibro di Snoop Dogg, Marcus Miller, Manu Katché, Bireli Lagrene, Didier Lockwood, Krayzie ...
Continue ReadingAntonio Faraò: Boundaries
by Maurizio Zerbo
Le sontuose armonizzazioni, e la vivace forza improvvisativa sono i punti di forza di Boundaries, l'ultimo CD di Antonio Faraò. Soprattutto nei due standard interpretati, il pianista romano si abbandona al piacere di suonare nel tentativo di sfuggire alla mera dimostrazione di virtuosismo, offrendone una rilettura personale, carica di espressività e feeling jazzistico. “Maiden Voyage" è così sottoposta alla lente di ingrandimento di una ricomposizione istantanea, per dilatarne tempi e dinamiche. In primo piano una felice ...
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