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LAC Trio

The Lac Trio was formed in Rotterdam in 2022 from the meeting of tenor saxophonist
Andrea Leone, guitarist Leonardo Franceschini, and drummer Carlo Longo. From the
outset, the trio explored a repertoire ranging from original compositions to
rearrangements of pieces from various musical contexts. The group refined its
unique language, crafting an identity rooted in a dynamic interplay between rhythmic
intensity and evocative atmospheres.
Their music is characterised by a strong improvisational spirit and unconventional
soundscapes inspired by contemporary jazz ensembles like The Bad Plus, Jakob Bro,
ADHD and the Paul Motian Trio. Their repertoire spans arrangements of classical
composers such as F.Mompou and C. Debussy as well as original compositions by the
trio, including moments of free improvisation. This approach aims to create "sound
clouds" that evoke a sense of suspension and lightness for the listener.
In 2024 they recorded their debut album L’Ala Incerta Della Farfalla (The Uncertain Wing
of the Butterfly) at Wisseloord Studios in collaboration with musician Hanna Marieke. The
album is set to be released in spring 2025 by AUT Records.

LAC Trio: L'ala incerta della farfalla

Read "L'ala incerta della farfalla" reviewed by Neri Pollastri

by Neri Pollastri
December 19, 2025

Ispirato dal desiderio di esplorare “il potere creativo e rivoluzionario dell'inazione, la sua bellezza e ricchezza come risposta e alternativa a una società ossessionata dalla produttività e l'autottimizzazione," questo album del LAC Trio --dalle iniziali dei nomi dei suoi membri Leonardo Franceschini, Andrea Leone e Carlo Longo --si sviluppa attorno all'improvvisata title track e vede quattro composizioni di Franceschini, che arrangia anche un brano di Debussy, e una di Leone, che provano a dar vita musicale all'idea ispiratrice.