Franco D'Andrea

Francesco "Franco" D'Andrea (born 8 March 1941 in Merano, Italy) is an Italian jazz pianist and composer.

Life D'Andrea is considered one of the most famous jazz musicians from Italy and has recorded some 200 albums. He developed his style in the 1960s and won several awards in his home country.

His career began in 1963 with Nunzio Rotondo, playing for the Italian broadcast RAI and in Gato Barbieri's band in 1964 until 1965. and 2011 the Honorary Award at the Italian Jazz Awards - Luca Flores.

Discography As leader/co-leader

As sideman With Gato Barbieri Last Tango in Paris (United Artists, 1972) With Lee Konitz Stereokonitz (RCA, 1968) With Phil Woods

Ornithology (Philology, 1994)

With Perigeo

1972 Azimut 1973 Abbiamo tutti un blues da piangere 1974 Genealogia 1975 La valle dei templi 1975 Live at Montreaux (Live) 1976 Non è poi così lontano 1976 Live in Italy 1976 (Live) 1977 Attraverso il Perigeo (Raccolta) 1977 Fata Morgana (LP, Album) (RCA Victor)

With Perigeo Special

1980 Alice