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Antonio Faraò

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“I'm not often surprised by the recordings of musicians the way I was overwhelmed the first time I heard Antonio Farao' on one of his recent CD's. What amazed me was what I felt inside of me. There is so much warmth, conviction and power to his playing. I was immediately attracted to his harmonic conception, the joy of his rhythms and swing feel and the grace and ingenuity of his melodic improvisational lines. Antonio is not only a fine pianist but a great one.” (Herbie Hancock)

Originally from Rome (Class of 1965), Faraò’s musical sensibility together with a remarkable knack for melodic improvisation, have contributed to his reputation as one of the most respected pianists in the International scene

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Shai Maestro, Frank Kimbrough, Antonio Faraò, Keith Jarrett & More

Read "Shai Maestro, Frank Kimbrough, Antonio Faraò, Keith Jarrett & More" reviewed by Ludovico Granvassu


A set for piano lovers, with a particular focus on recent and newly issued solo recordings which explore spontaneity, lyricism, and the quiet intensity of unaccompanied playing, from Antonio Faraò's balanced mix of freedom and structure to the poetic restraint and emotional clarity of Frank Kimbrough, Bugge Wesseltoft, and Shai Maestro, before arriving at one of ...

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Article: Year in Review

I Dischi del 2025 secondo Ludovico Granvassu

Read "I Dischi del 2025 secondo Ludovico Granvassu" reviewed by Ludovico Granvassu


Immortalare la bellezza e la varietà del jazz pubblicato nel 2025 attraverso una “top ten" appare tanto arduo, vano--e alla fine deludente--quanto cercare di fotografare un tramonto sulla costiera amalfitana usando una rudimentale fotocamera digitale e facendo un forellino sul copriobiettivo. Certo, una foto verrà scattata. Potrebbe persino dimostrare che eri lì, in quel momento, quando ...

Album

Kind of...

Label: Notes Around AG
Released: 2025
Track listing: There will never be another you; Kind Of…; O che Sera; Pina; Around; MT; Ballad for Four; Round Midnight; Gospello; I Didn’t Know What Time It Was; My Blues; Sulle Nuvole.

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Don Was, A Strata East Memory, Khruangbin, and introducing Juan Chiavassa with George Garzone, Leo Genovese and John Patitucci

Read "Don Was, A Strata East Memory, Khruangbin, and introducing Juan Chiavassa with George Garzone, Leo Genovese and John Patitucci" reviewed by Hobart Taylor


Getting funky and abstract with a picante twist: New Music from Don Was, Khruangbin, SML, and introducing drummer Juan Chiavassa with his pals, George Garzone, John Pattitucci and Leo Genovese Playlist Host Speaks 00:00 Michael League/ Pedrito Martinez/Antonio Sánchez “Suuru)" from Elipsi (Groundup) 00:21 Lauren Henderson “Vida" from Sonidos (Brontosaurus) 7:01 Antonio Farao “Gospello)" ...

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Article: Album Review

Antonio Faraò: Kind of...

Read "Kind of..." reviewed 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 ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

New Music From Cardenas, Williams, Faraò, And More

Read "New Music From Cardenas, Williams, Faraò, And More" reviewed by Bob Osborne


This week's playlist focuses on modern improvisation, small group dynamics, and inventive rhythms. You'll hear brass-led pieces and complex beats, ranging from quiet solo moments to intense group performances and global musical influences. The show highlights drifting melodies, fresh takes on post-bop styles, and ambient textures. Playlist Chris Ryan Williams “Visage (feat. Kalia Vandever)" ...

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Article: Live Review

Antonio Faraò / Stéphane Belmondo Quartet at Le Duc des Lombards

Read "Antonio Faraò / Stéphane Belmondo Quartet at Le Duc des Lombards" reviewed 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 ...

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Article: In Pictures

Bergamo Jazz Festival 2025

Read "Bergamo Jazz Festival 2025" reviewed by Luciano Rossetti


A collection of photos from the Bergamo Jazz Festival in Bergamo from March 20, 2025 to March 23, 2025 with the Artistic Direction of Joe Lovano, featuring Marc Ribot, Myra Melford, Antonio Faraò, Aruan Ortiz, Jordina Millà, Barry Guy, Ravi Coltrane, Danilo Perez, John Patitucci, Alexander Hawkins, Camila Nebbia, Enrico Rava, Virginia Sutera, Camila Nebbia, Dianne ...


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