The album EKLEKTIK contains 12 compositions and arrangements of Antonio Farao’ and features an incredible cast of musicians : Marcus Miller, Snoop Dogg, Krayzie Bone (Bone Thugs-N-Harmony), Manu Katché, Mike Clark (Herbie Hancock/Headhunters) Didier Lockwood, Bireli Lagrene…
Antonio Faraò is a pianist of uncommon skill. With a career that extends over 35 years, he has realized his potential and established himself as one of the most respected jazz pianists in the International scene. Antonio Faraò has collaborated and/or performed live with a number of great jazz musicians: Joe Lovano, Jack Dejohnette, Bireli Lagrène, Al Jarreau, Wayne Shorter, Marcus Miller, Gary Bartz, Lee Konitz, Steve Grossman, Christian Mc Bride, Miroslav Vitous, John Abercrombie, Toots Thielemans, Kurt Elling, Didier Lockwood, Benny Golson, Johnny Griffin, George Garzone, Cecil Mc Bee…
"...This new CD then, Eklektik , graphically reveals his ability to aggressively invade the realm of that which would never be expected by a superior, and well-established jazz artist. On this CD you will listen with rapt attention and disbelief as your ears absorb the sounds one after another. The music is unusual, of course, but the man is even more unusual. Welcome into the inner world of Antonio Farao.
