Francesco Cavestri | Jazz / hip hop – Due Generi Fratelli
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Francesco Cavestri's album 'Iki' condenses five jazz subgenres into six tracks, inspired by Japanese philosophy.
The episode begins with host Luca introducing musician Francesco Cavestri. Cavestri starts by describing how a train's sound could inspire a collective improvisation with contemporary scales. He then discusses his album 'Iki', named after a Japanese philosophical concept, which features six tracks blending jazz with subgenres like ambient and techno. Cavestri explains his compositional freedom, allowing jazz to interact with other influences. He details the track 'Di staccati', which includes a Fellini monologue and explores the idea of detachment as a positive, conscious act. Cavestri links this to his broader musical vision, where jazz interfaces with hip-hop and electronic music, noting Snoop Dogg's acknowledgment of Herbie Hancock. He also covers classical influences on jazz, such as Bach's counterpoint and Italian opera. The conversation touches on the track 'Giovani lacrime', a tribute to children affected by war, referencing Massive Attack. Cavestri defines poetry as any artistic communication, whether with or without words. He concludes by sharing future projects: a soundtrack for a RAI podcast about footballer Denis Bergamini and upcoming tour dates for 'Iki' in cities like Rome and Sicily. The episode ends with thanks and a sign-off.
