Stefano Cantini

Italian saxophonist; according to the review he has served as a cultural officer in Follonica, directs jazz festivals in Tuscany, composes soundtracks for cinema and theater, and teaches.

Plays soprano and tenor sax; collaborated on L'Amico Del Vento with Rita Marcotulli, Lello Pareti and the Arké String Project; arrangements/conducting by Mauro Grossi; composed pieces dedicated to Luca Flores and performed pieces such as "Come nei Film", "La Grande Antenna", "Flores", "Rabo De Nube" and a duet on "In Your Own Sweet Way" (Dave Brubeck).

The review praises L'Amico Del Vento as an elegant, refined album that bridges jazz and classical traditions. Stefano Cantini is highlighted as a high-caliber soprano (and tenor) saxophonist with a unique timbre. Strings (Arké String Project) and arranger Mauro Grossi play a central, participatory role. Recommended for listeners seeking ethereal, melodic music; some strict jazz purists may find it too gentle.

For:Fans of lyrical jazz, listeners of jazz-classical crossover, saxophone enthusiasts, followers of Italian jazz.