Massimo Farao Quartet feat. Nicola Barbon, Steve Williams & Rita Payes

Massimo Farao is an Italian jazz pianist who studied with Flavio Crivelli. In 1983 he first visited the United States, where he played with Red Holloway and Albert ‘Tootie’ Heath.

In the 1990s he worked with Tony Scott, Adrian Mears, John Enders, Jesse Davis and Franco Ambrosetti. He also played in the Nat Adderley Quintet on a European tour. In 1993 he recorded his debut album, For Meon, featuring trumpeter Flavio Boltro and in 1995 followed with the album Ciao Baby.

Don’t miss the Massimo Farao Quartet featuring Nicola Barbon, bass, Steve Williams, drums & Rita Payes, trombone and vocals at the Jazz Forum, April 7.