Antonio Faraò

Antonio Faraò is an Italian jazz pianist.

Career

A native of Rome, Italy, Faraò earned a degree in 1983 from the Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory in Milan and performed in clubs as a teenager. Enja released his debut album, Black Inside, in 1999. He recorded the album with Ira Coleman and Jeff "Tain" Watts. He has worked with Bob Berg, Andre Ceccarelli, Jack DeJohnette, Manu Katche, Bireli Lagrene, Joe Lovano, and Miroslav Vitous.

Awards

1998 1st Prize ''Concours International de Piano-Jazz Martial Solal''

Discography

As sideman

With Franco Ambrosetti

Light Breeze

With André CeccarelliWest Side Story
With Nicolas Folmer and Bob MintzerNicolas Folmer meets Bob Mintzer
With Giovanni TommasoSecondo Tempo
With Jens WintherJens Winther European Quintet
With Letizia Gambi

''Introducing Letizia Gambi''