reviews
DOWN BEAT
A pianist who originally hails from Italy, Crosara is well-versed
in bop lore, and his delicate flow might indicate a debt to
Bill Evans.
(John
Janowiak, Down Beat, April 2000) -
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JAZZ TIMES
Keyboardist-composer Francesco Crosara has crafted a memorable
debut for Southport.
(Harvey
Siders, Jazz Times, May 2000) - More...
JAZZ IMPROV
There's a lot of night here: Von Freeman blows smoke, as warm
as a fireplace. The piano echoes notes like twinkling stars,
beauty surrounded by silence. Beneath this, traces of dark
blue...
(John
Barrett, Jazz Improv, January 2000) -
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JAZZ REVIEW
Lilian Terry's dusky voice carries a message from the soul.
In this album of eclectic meanderings, Terry shows a predilection
for subdued urgency.
(John
Gilbert, Jazz Review, March 2004) -
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One of the best CDs released
during 1999, Francesco Crosara's "Colors" is an
electrifying and imaginative jazz collection!
(Lee Prosser,
Jazz Review, November 1999) - More...
ALL MUSIC GUIDE
It isn't difficult to understand why
many people who consider themselves serious, truly obsessive
connoisseurs of jazz singing have never heard of Lilian Terry.
(Alex
Henderson, All Music Guide, June 2003) -
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Pianist Crosara uses mostly
acoustic piano and some Fender Rhodes to play jazz in a manner
unmistakably linked to Chick Corea.
(Michael Nastos, All Music Guide,
August 1999) -
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ALL ABOUT JAZZ
In his impressive new album, Colors,
Francesco Crosara proves he is a pianist with expert chops
and broad interests.
(Joel
Roberts, All About Jazz, December 1999) -
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LA PROVINCIA - ARTES Y VIDA
(MEXICO)
Crosara sacó de las cuerdas del instrumento
un canto triste, melancólico, que invitó a la
audiencia a la nostalgia y agradeció al público
por haberlo cautivado 22 años atrás. A esta
pieza le siguió un blues de tono alegre, más
vivo, con influencias negras, esas que provienen de los barrios
y de las clases marginales que se aferran a la vida.
(Sara
Mascarua Sanchez, Diario Provincia, November 29, 2005)
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LA JORNADA (MEXICO)
Divertirnos y crear música
fantástica con músicos maravillosos, ser sorprendido
y sorprender a los demás, en un sentido muy infantil,
que es tener un corazón muy fresco para asombrarse
ante la música, responde, hace una pausa y continúa.
(Nektli
Rojas, La Jornada Michoacan, November 27, 2005) -
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El concierto comenzó
con Francesco Crosara en solitario, frente a un piano que
se dejó seducir por un par de composiciones propias
en las que el italiano se mostró introspectivo, sensual
en la cadencia de sus ritmos y sofisticado en un sonido que
manaba limpio, claro en sus colores y texturas que cautivaban
al público.
(Carlos
Marquez, La Jornada Michoacan, November 28, 2005) -
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Noche pianística en
Morelia: Milan Svoboda y Francesco Crosara dialogaron musicalmente
ayer en el Jazztival e hicieron de la capital michoacana la
voz iridiscente de un piano. Se confabularon para hacer del
jazz un grito que libera y del silencio un atisbo a lo sublime.
(Carlos
Marquez, La Jornada Michoacan, April 1, 2006) -
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Después tomó
el escenario la refrescante personalidad del pianista italiano
Francesco Crosara, quien tocó durante hora y media
sus temas a piano solo y en formato de sexteto
(Nektli
Rojas, La Jornada Michoacan, April 3, 2006) -
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LA VOZ (MEXICO)
Francesco Crosara, se encuentra en
Morelia por cuarta ocasión en el lapso de 23 años.
En esta visita, que se inscribe dentro de la tercera edición
del "Jazztival Michoacán 2006", ofrecerá
mañana una antologia de obras musicales propias y que
por cierto se encuentran incluidas en sus últimos cuatro
fonogramas.
(Ernesto
Vargas, La Voz, March 30, 2006) - More...
MIDEM SPECIAL CANNES
Lilian Terry, one of Europe's foremost
jazz singers, who has worked with greats such as Dizzy Gillespie,
Charlie Mingus and Errol Garner, accompanied at the piano
by her son, Francesco Crosara, who has already performed with
Freddie Hubberd, Lionel Hampton, Don Menza and many other
greats.
(MIDEMNet,
Cannes, France, January 2003) - More...
JAZZ USA
"Colors" reflects a complex
blend of two-handed piano styles. Crosara calls Chick Corea
one of his main influences but traces of Tommy Flanagan, McCoy
Tyner and Herbie Hancock can be heard.
(Jazz
USA, January 2000) - More...
CADENCE
Francesco Crosara is an excellent
piano player, an impression confirmed by his solo introduction
to the opening version of Herbie Hancock's "Dolphin Dance"...
(David
Lewis, Cadence, February 2000) - More...
FRA NOI MAGAZINE CHICAGO
By the age of one, Francesco Crosara
(together with his Basset Hound named Poldo) was listening
to Miles Davis on a gramophone in his native Milan.
(Lucia
Mauro, Fra Noi, October 1999) - More...
HONOLULU STAR BULLETIN
Crosara is a pianist with classical
training and a jazz background. He demonstrates his affinity
to both genres.
(Honolulu
Weekly, Music Pick, December 1992) -
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HONOLULU WEEKLY
It's a mother and child reunion: Francesco
Crosara and Lilian Terry...
(Honolulu
Weekly, Music Pick, December 1992) -
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