The Ilario Ferrari Trio take you high Above The Clouds and back down to earth with their uplifting, thoughtful and gorgeous new album — showcasing today on Tinnitist.
The fourth studio album from the Italian singer-pianist and his rhythm section, the 10-track Above The Clouds deftly and delicately blends contemporary instrumental jazz with pop melodies and vocal harmonies, incorporating classical nuances and influences from both Indian culture and his South Italian heritage. Ilario’s style is perfectly complemented by his two well-known collaborators and rising jazz stars: Drummer Katie Patterson and bassist Charlie Pyne. The latter recently released her own album Nature Is A Mother (also featuring Patterson on drums), which has received praise from both media and fans.
Relationships of many kinds lie at the heart of this new record: As you might expect from the title, some songs examine our connection to the planet, while others celebrate the musical and personal bonds between the bandmembers and their loved ones. The album also deals with elevation and observation, soaring Above The Clouds and the grounded embrace of Mother Earth to offer impressions of love, loss, and home — all expressed through a beguiling blend of vocal-led songs and instrumentals.
This recording expands beyond the typical borders of a jazz trio album, with the bandmembers expanding and contracting as each song requires. The Ilario Ferrari Trio’s innovative approach combined with their indisputable skill promises to be a breath of fresh air in the jazz world and beyond.
Formed in 2020 during the global lockdown, the trio found solace in their musical synergy, quickly developing their vibrant, lovely sound. Their debut gig in 2021 in London, live-streamed across Europe, served as a catalyst for their rise to public attention The trio’s 2021 debut album Childhood Memories was widely praised and received international radio support, helping them secure high-profile shows. These include headlining the Watford Jazz Festival in 2022 and collaborating with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra on a world premiere composition by Ilario. They have also performed at the London Jazz Festival, Ecosuoni Festival in Italy and Jazzahead in Germany, among others. Additionally, Ilario’s duo with renowned Cuban violinist Omar Puente has garnered positive attention in a range of alternative circles.
Listen to Above The Clouds below, watch the video for Walking On The Yellow Line above, and join the Ilario Ferrari Trio on their website, Instagram and Facebook.
