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Paolo Conte

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Forfans of jazz-influenced singer-songwriters, lovers of nostalgic, cinematic songwriting
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The Profile

Paolo Conte (born January 6, 1937) is an Italian singer-songwriter and pianist from Asti, known for jazz- and chanson-inflected songs, cinematic lyrics and a smoky baritone. He began his career as a songwriter in the 1960s and released his first solo albums in the 1970s; his best-known records include Paris Milonga and Aguaplano.

Born January 6, 1937 in Asti; started as a songwriter in the early 1960s (wrote songs for other artists such as Adriano Celentano and Enzo Jannacci); first solo album released in 1974; widely praised for jazz-influenced arrangements and piano-led compositions.

A collected view of Paolo Conte on DeBaser: many enthusiastic reviews praise his jazz-soaked, cinematic songwriting and smoky piano. Reviewers consistently celebrate albums like Paris Milonga, Aguaplano and Una faccia in prestito and his live performances. The coverage highlights nostalgia, classy arrangements and Conte's unmistakable voice.

Notable Quotes

❝ Coming to "Paris Milonga," the title would be enough.
❝ And where there is a piano around there is always a crowd making noise, there are eyes looking for each other, there are lips watching each other.
❝ Impossible to make a mistake.
❝ In 1995, on the brink of turning 60, the lawyer from Asti creates, in my opinion, his absolute masterpiece.
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