D.F.A. (Duty Free Area)

The Profile

Italian progressive/jazz‑rock group (D.F.A. / Duty Free Area) praised for long-form fusion pieces and Mediterranean influences; reviewed here for their 2008 album 4th. Core members named in reviews: Alberto de Grandis, Alberto Bonomi, Silvio Minella, Luca Baldassari.

According to the review, debut release appeared in 1995, followed by Lavori In Corso (1997), Duty Free Area (1999), and 4th (2008) released with the help of Moonjune. Guests on 4th include Zoltan Szabo (cello), Maria Vicentini (violin and viola), Elena Nulchis, Cristina Lanzi and Egidiana Carta (vocals). The band's sound is described as jazz‑rock/fusion with Canterbury and Mediterranean elements and compared to Arti & Mestieri, Perigeo, Gentle Giant and King Crimson.

The available review (2009) highly praises D.F.A.'s 2008 album 4th, highlighting long-form tracks like "Mosoq Runa" and the closing "La ballata de s'isposa 'e Mannorri." The band is described as Italian jazz‑rock/prog with Canterbury and Mediterranean influences. The reviewer lists core members and guest musicians and rates the album very highly.