"It is a pleasure to introduce the multi-talented Mr. Nicola Ferro to the listening
public. He is undoubtedly one of the most talented musicians I know. Extremely versatile,
he can compose in musical styles as diverse as jazz, classical, film and pop with
equal finesse and brilliance. I first heard his work in Italy, and thought his talent
was prodigious and that his compositions deserved a large audience. This CD, created
during a short stay in the United States, was composed, performed, recorded and
edited by Mr. Ferro in a week’s time to demonstrate his varied talents. Not only
is he an outstanding composer, but he is also a superb trombonist in both the jazz
and classical idioms. Sit back and enjoy a musical feast, elegantly prepared for
you by Nicola Ferro."
JOSEPH ALESSI
Principal Trombone New York Philharmonic
"Nicola Ferro is a heartful gentleman, phenomenal musician and wonderful human being,
always positive and full of life. He can compose, arrange and play the trombone
at the highest level. He has a very innovative sense of composing, putting together
his italian roots and neapolitan musical influences together with the american school
of playing and arranging. The result of this mixture is completely outstanding.
Classical music, jazz music, pop music...nothing is impossible for him. Not many
musicians can do that, above all in his way. I thank him for his friendship and
for the artistic collaboration we have. I can say he's a genius."
ANDREA TOFANELLI
International Trumpet Soloist
"Nicola is a great-hearted man with a great musical soul; he has melody, rhythm
in his blood; his music is fresh, original, full of life!"
Andrea Giuffredi
Trumpet of international renown
"I met Nicola some years ago when I coached brass players for the World Youth Orchestra.
He is a very intelligent man and musically prepared. His musical curiosity is so
vast and all is possible for him. With his trombone he has a very great gift: be
suitable for all kind of music to gain always the top. His creativeness and his
talent as composer have a margin of development that can be still discovered, but,
above all, he is an extraordinary man and this is what everyone appreciates of him
in the luck of meet his course. With esteem."
Andrea Bandini
Principal Trombone of Suisse Romande Orchestra of Geneva and Prof. at Superior Conservatory
of Music in Geneva
"I met Nicola during the European Jazz Youth Orchestra 2004 tour in Europe and Brazil.
It was a great pleasure to work with him. His overall musicianship, together with
an amazing technical and expressive control, make him an outstanding professional.
What a sound! Besides, he works with modesty and devotion. Nicola has lot of experience,
in classical, jazz and pop, and a deep understanding of music. I look forward to
working with you again. Thank You!"
Pedro Moreira
Saxophonist, Composer, Arranger and Orchestra Conductor of international renown
Headmaster of Escola de Jazz do Hot Clube de Portugal