"Superlatives are inadequate - forget weedy minimalism this is a maximalist full flow vision from Milan master Antonio Faraò here with Wayne Shorter Quartet bass great John Patitucci and Brad Mehldau drummer Jeff Ballard. The sum is more than the considerable parts even.”

--- Marlbank ---

"As one might expect, Patitucci and Ballard are tremendous throughout, using their extensive jazz vocabularies to stretch out and provide an ideal rhythmic environment for Faraò to explore. Faraò's playing takes his post-bop influences and extends into a range of textures and moods, with unpredictable progressions sitting alongside open and lucid expressions. His improvisations have conviction; they are quick, fluent and energised making this an enjoyable and entertaining trio session.”

--- All About Jazz UK ---

"…lo stile di Faraò è avvolgente, pirotecnico, estroverso veicolo per esibizioni cariche di velocità e pathos, da vivere quasi con il fiato sospeso: in questa vena “Tributes” offre diversi esempi di assoluto livello…”

--- Tracce di Jazz ---

 

“...Antonio Faraò’s latest album, Tributes, released on the Dutch label Criss Cross Jazz Records, is the kind of album you can listen to on a loop and you would still not get bored. It is simply loaded with compositions each one more beautiful than the other. Hailed as one of the best jazz pianists of the last decades, Faraò has earned his fair share of praise over the years. And there’s reason why. The Italian pianist exudes a spectacular energy and vibrancy. Faraò has a presence, whether on stage or recording, and he leaves his listeners in awe with his prowess and depth…”

--- UK Vibe ---

“There’s no doubt that he sounds outstandingly good at it, fully at home in the exalted A-list company he keeps on this album, and the others which adorn his back catalogue. Fans of high-octane trio excursions should look no further.”

--- Jazzwise ---

 

"Un lavoro complesso, d’altronde Faraò da sempre ci ha abituati a esperienze emotive e musicali mai banali, grazie a quel suo sicuro incedere jazz, dove il linguaggio conta, le dita volano e le note esplodono in mille fuochi d’artificio. Jazz da ascoltare, jazz fatto per emozionare, jazz usato per raccontare."

--- MUSICABILE TGCOM24 ---

“…The album honors his heroes and asserts Faraò’s place among them…This album, rich with warmth, conviction, and inventive melodicism, solidifies that acclaim, marking a significant milestone in Faraò’s ongoing musical evolution…”

--- Jazz Sensibilities ---

“Disque du jour”

--- TSF JAZZ ---

“Right one” on Jez Nelson podcast

--- JAZZ FM UK ---

“Artist of the week”

--- RADIO INDIE INTERNATIONAL NETWORK ---