FURIO DI CASTRI
Genres: Post-Fusion Contemporary, Post Bop, Nu Jazz, Jazz Related Improv, Composition, Classic Fusion • Italy

Born in Milano on sep 12, 1955, he lived in Buenos Aires, Naples, Venice, Turin, Tunis, Rome, Paris. Since 1991 he lives in Turin (Italy). Formerly self-tought musician, he started as a trumpet player, then moved to the electric bass. He recorded his first album in 1973 (Dedalus, Trident records) then to the double bass. After a year spent in Tunisia, in 1978 he moved to Rome, where he began to play with tenor saxophonist Maurizio Giammarco and altoist Massimo Urbani. From 1979 he became one of the most requested bass player as a sideman and played with Chet Baker, Art Farmer, Walter Davis Jr, Jimmy Knepper, Freddie Hubbard, Kenny Clark, Enrico Pieranunzi, Al Grey, Franco d’Andrea, Tete Montoliu, Sal Nistico, Enrico Pieranunzi, Dave Samuels. In the 80’ He has been a regular partner in the Enrico Rava quartet and in the Michel Petrucciani trio. He joined in concerts and international tours Dino Saluzzi, Joe Henderson, Chet Baker, John Taylor, Steve read more...