ANTONIO FARAÒ TRIO FEAT. JOHN PATITUCCI & GENE JACKSON

Recently signed to the legendary Criss Cross label, the trio presents Faraò’s new album Tributes. Post-bop fans should not miss this high-energy trio, bursting with dizzying virtuosity and exquisite musicianship.


Antonio Faraò is an Italian jazz pianist who ranks among the world’s finest. Born in Rome, he studied classical piano in Milan and, as a teenager, was already performing at international festivals and winning numerous awards. His debut album, recorded with Ira Coleman and Jeff "Tain" Watts, created a sensation, followed by many more releases featuring stars like Chris Potter, Jack DeJohnette, Bob Berg, Joe Lovano, Darryl Hall, Marcus Miller, Biréli Lagrène, and even Snoop Dogg.
Faraò’s distinctive style—somewhere between Herbie Hancock, McCoy Tyner, and Bill Evans—is characterized by deep musicality, sensitivity, and breathtaking power and virtuosity. As a sideman, he has also worked with Branford Marsalis, Billy Cobham, Lee Konitz, and many more.


John Patitucci is already one of the greatest bassists in jazz history. Born in New York, the electric and double bass player studied on the other side of the American continent and attracted attention very early on. He has been a fixture on the scene since the 1980s and has since played with the biggest names in the jazz world:
He was a member of Chick Corea's bands for years, played with Herbie Hancock, Michael Brecker, Roy Haynes, Branford Marsalis, Chris Potter, Brad Mehldau, Horacio Hernandez, Gary Burton, Vinnie Colaiuta, Adam Rogers and countless more.

In recent years, one of his most important stations has been the quartet around the recently deceased Wayne Shorter, together with Danilo Perez and Brian Blade, which is now one of the most important bands in jazz history. He has been honored countless times by various institutions and magazines as best bassist, has won three Grammy awards and has been nominated more than 15 times.


Gene Jackson is an American jazz drummer. He studied at Berklee College and has performed with Herbie Hancock, the Mingus Big Band, and numerous jazz greats such as Dianne Reeves, Christian McBride, and Terence Blanchard. Since 1999, he has also collaborated with European musicians, including the NDR Big Band and Christof Lauer. Currently (as of 2018), he is a member of the New York Standards Quartet. In addition to his career as a musician, he teaches at the Aaron Copland School of Music in New York.