Album reviews
"When three talents with such training join forces, it's not unreasonable to expect extraordinary things, and it turns out that this is not a vain hope. The two young artists once again deliver a particularly beautiful record, with their harmony at the center."
Dani Heyvaert, rootstime.be
"Guitarist Gabriele di Franco and pianist Francesco Negro captivate with a magical duo album full of mesmerizing calm and strength, while singer Vanesa Diaz Gil delivers goosebump-inducing moments."
Markus Will, BRF
"Each musician listens to, responds to, and supports the other, playing with expectations and silences (in the style of Steve Reich). You find yourself carried away."
Jacques Prouvost, Jazzmania
About the album
Cantabile is the second album by the Italian-Belgian duo of Gabriele di Franco and Francesco Negro.
Cantabile is a quiet journey that continues the exploration begun on their first album (Synolon), but greatly accentuates Gabriele and Francesco's passion for melody and lyricism. Indeed, it is no coincidence that the album's only guest is the Spanish singer and composer Vanesa Diaz Gil, who joins the duo on two splendid compositions 'At The Border' and 'Dopo Tutto'. But the singability element remains strong throughout the album.
Acoustic piano timbres mingle with the sounds of a semi-acoustic guitar that modulates to pure electronics. This musical research has led Gabriele and Francesco to explore new timbre combinations, generating a sound that, although strongly rooted in jazz, is not afraid to steal sounds and shapes from improvised music, electronics, and pop.
Track list
- At The Border composed by Francesco Negro, with Vanesa Diaz Gil
- Peace composed by Francesco Negro
- LAMA composed by Gabriele di Franco
- Dopo Tutto composed by Gabriele di Franco, with Vanesa Diaz Gil
- Bloemen composed by Gabriele di Franco
- Ombre composed by Gabriele di Franco and Francesco Negro
- Oh My Love composed by Riz Ortolani
Credits
Musicians
Gabriele di Franco (guitar), Francesco Negro (piano). Guest: Vanesa Diaz Gil (voice)
Recording
Recorded on 12th and 13th August 2023 at Cicaleto Recording Studio (Arezzo, IT). Mixed and mastered by Francesco Ponticelli
All reviews
- rootstime.be, Dani Heyvaert (BE)
- BRF, Jazztime, Markus Will (BE)
- Jazzmania, Jacques Prouvost (BE)