Antonio Faraò (born 19 January 1965) 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

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, and Miroslav Vitous.

Awards

* 1998 1st Prize ''Concours International de Piano-Jazz Martial Solal'' (Paris)

Discography

As leader

As sideman

With

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References

External links

Antonio Faraò's website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Farao, Antonio 1965 births Living people 20th-century Italian male musicians 20th-century Italian musicians 21st-century Italian male musicians 21st-century Italian musicians 21st-century Italian pianists Enja Records artists Italian jazz pianists Italian male jazz pianists