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Francesco Lo Castro Creates A Masterpiece While "Chasing Beauty"

Source: Francesco Lo Castro
April 24, 2014

"This is a beautiful album, with a range of stunningly cinematic compositions exquisitely arranged and performed" —John Wheatcroft, Guitar Techniques Magazine and Head of Guitar at Tech Music School, London Italian guitarist and composer Francesco Lo Castro released his forth studio album in October 2013. Entitled Chasing Beauty, the album has a European and cinematic jazz quality to it that sits halfway between the works of authors such as Pat Metheny and Ennio Morricone. Each piece is a canvas of ...

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Lo Castro, Defade, Depaolis Release New Album - While We Hope And Dream

Source: Francesco Lo Castro
January 1, 2013

While We Hope and Dream is the stunning new release from Francesco Lo Castro , Tony Depaolis and Eric DeFade. This inviting collection of lyrically thoughtful compositions offers a crystalline acoustic quality that transports the listener. From romantic and reflective to spirited and inventive, 'While We Hope and Dream' is an emotional and provocative musical escape. While We Hope and Dream is the result of a collaborative effort by the accomplished trio of Lo Castro, Depaolis, and DeFade. The fluidly ...

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Bruno d’Ambra and Francesco Lo Castro Release "Songs For Duke"

Source: Francesco Lo Castro
October 28, 2012

"For a duo, Bruno and Francesco produce a big warm sound on this delightful set of original compositions inspired by Duke Ellington. Highly recommended!" Jim Mullen The album Songs for Duke comes from a musical collaboration that started over two years ago at the Archduke jazz Club in London’s South Bank between pianist Bruno d’Ambra and guitarist Francesco Lo Castro. The pair wanted to pay homage to the harmonic style and melodic clarity of Duke Ellington’s jazz pieces as well ...

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