Antonio Forcione
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Genre: Acoustic / Indie / Jazz
Location LONDON-ROME, Un
Profile Views: 87902
Last Login: 12/21/2011
Member Since 9/23/2006
Website www.antonioforcione.com
Record Label NAIM
Type of Label Indie
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About me.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..Bookings for Antonio Forcione - contact .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..Antonio Forcione Quartet in concert DVD/CD out now!'Indian Cafe'...... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ......Add to My Profile.. | .. More Videos.. Antonio Forcione Quartet'ALHAMBRA'.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ....Tears of Joy...... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ......Add to My Profile.. | .. More Videos.. .. Antonio Forcione, Trilok Gurtu, Ronu Majumdar 'Womad Festival'...... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ......Add to My Profile.. | .. More Videos.. .... .... ..ANTONIO FORCIONE ( Artist ) .... Hailed as the 'Jimi Hendrix of the acoustic guitar', award-winning Forcione is considered one of the most charismatic and inventive performers to come out of Europe in recent years. He breaks the mould of most conventional, popular guitar sounds be it in the field of jazz, Spanish, African, Brazilian or improvised music. International tours have brought high critical acclaim from as far as Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Russia, Japan, Africa, Caribbean, Indonesia, Jamaica USA and all over Europe. .... His 16 albums have variously hit the top of UK and international jazz & World charts and he has shared the stage worldwide with some of the worlds most accomplished musicians (see below), double-billing with artists such as John McLaughlin, John Schoffield, Van Morrison, Bireli Lagrane, Steps Ahead, Leo Kotke, Pino Daniele, Tania Maria and more.. .... Born in Italy in a small village along the Adriatic coast, Antonio first drew public attention at 13 when he toured with his own band throughout Italy as a guitarist, mandolinist and drummer. He got a diploma in art and sculpture from the Art Institute in Ancona, and studied music in Rome (as well as mime) before moving to London in 1983 in search of greater inspiration. .... Unable to speak English, he initially resorted to busking in the streets of London's Covent Garden, and within 2 months he had won an award which led to a BBC television appearance before being whisked off to open for the pop group Barclay James Harvest on a major European tour for over a total of 300,000, people culminating in a concert at Wembley Arena. He never looked back. .... He has performed in festivals and theatres from as far as Australia and Indonesia to the USA, Canada, Caribbean, Turkey, South Africa, New Zealand, Philippines, Zimbabwe, Ukraine, Lebanon and all over Europe, especially in France, Spain, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and the UK. His festival appearances include Womad, Glastonbury, Edinburgh, Melbourne, Koln, Verona, Granada, Cordova, Hong Kong Arts Festival, Bath international guitar festival, Singapore Arts Festival, Jazz festival in Barbados, Adelaide, Zimbabwe,South Africa and the Machoire d'Or in Montreux amongst others, as well as most major International music festivals. .. Antonio's constantly innovative approach to life have also led him to explore the realm of music-comedy performance resulting in invitations to perform at comedy festivals and TV throughout the world. He has performed with other comedians such as Boothby Graffoe, Paul Morocco, Django Edwards, Stephen Frost, Tanderika, Ursus & Nadeschkin and many others.. acted as musical director and performer for the award winning trio Ole'! Formed the guitar duo "Acoustic Mania" recoded 2 albums (Live at the Edimburgh Festval 93' and Talking Hands) with Jazz guitarist Neil Stacey, as well as appearing in variety music-comedy shows as Acoustik Maniaks and as a Solo music-comedy artist. .... CHARITY PERFORMANCES: Amnesty International 'Stand up for freedom' / Ormond Children's Hospital with Graham Norton / Tsunami fund raiser in Italy / Creative Space for disabled children / DCWC Nepal, women & children's centre / Amata Africa in Florence .... In 2001 he won the "Best Spirit of the Fringe Award" at the Edinburgh Festival with a resulting tour of Australia, performing a repertoire both straight music and music-comedy, in 2004 the Award of excellence with Boothby Graffoe, in 2008 The 'Re Manfredi Award in Italy, in 2009 'Best musician of the year 2009' award in Italy. .... "....After 100 years of guitar playing is there anything left to do? Forcione proves that there is. Not content to be just a guitar genius, he injects his playing with physical comedy of unparalleled ferocity. This renowned musical performer has changed the way we look at the humble acoustic guitar". (Three weeks) .... Artistic, intense, and formidably inventive, Antonio is a performer of genuine distinction. Ever unpredictable, his is a celebration of the unexpected elements in life, a music of rare delicacy, humour and, not least, passion. .. .... ..Antonio Forcione BIOGRAFIA (IN ITALIANO) ..ANTONIO FORCIONE (chitarrista-compositore-arrangiatore-produttore) .... ..Un musicista di statura mondiale .. dotato di una tecnica invidiabile, porta la chitarra a nuovi livelli di espressione grazie a una miscela di forza melodica e sensazionali effetti di percussione. Forcione si e addentrato in territori che, prima di lui, nessun chitarrista aveva osato esplorare, con risultati davvero straordinari: se mancate la sua performance, lo fate a vostro rischio e pericolo!.. (The Stage) .. "..Hai un tocco bellissimo." (Paul McCartney) .. Nato in Molise, si e' diplomato in arte applicata all'Istituto d'Arte di Ancona distinguendosi particolarmente nella scultura e nel disegno. Dopo aver trascorso due anni a Roma, studiando armonia e insegnando chitarra, nel 1983 si e trasferito in Gran Bretagna alla ricerca di ispirazione. Entro un anno aveva gia registrato il suo primo album (Light and Shade), seguito da altri 15 albums, in gran parte composti da materiale originale, per etichette discografiche quali Virgin Venture Jazzpoint e Naim. I suoi ultimi lavori sono entrate nella top 10 di varie classifiche di musica jazz e world del Regno Unito. Le sue composizioni piu evocative sono anche state utilizzate per film, documentari e programmi televisivi. .. Acclamato come uno dei musicisti piu versatili d'Europa, Antonio Forcione esce dagli schemi convenzionali della musica per chitarra, si avventura in una ricerca che va oltre al linguaggio armonico-melodico, esplora ossessivamente lo strumento fino a ricavarne una sonorita che diventa impronte digitale, la sua firma sonora se si puo dire. Servendosi di una consapevolezza jezzistica con influenze brasiliane, spagnole, folkloristiche e nord africane. .. Gira il mondo in lungo e largo partecipando ai festival internazionali, come Womad UK, Womad Sicilia, Brecon Jazz festival, Delhi, Bombay, Melbourne, Sidney, Adelaide, Ankara, Istanbul, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Harare, Beirut, Roma, Verona, Milano, Parigi, Edinburgo, Montreal,Cordoba, Madrid, Arts Festival di Hong Kong, Sidney, Singapore, Montreux, Jakarta, e in numerosi festival della chitarra internationazionale con Martin Taylor, Bireli Lagrane, Barney Kessel, Dominic Miller, Zoe Rahman, Sara Jane Morris, Chano Dominguez, Seckou Keita, Chico Chagas, Ed Jones, Rossana Casale, Benito Madonnia, Erkan Ogur,Trilok Gurtu, Bosco de Oliviera, Neil Stacey, Andy Sheppard, Joji Hirota, Steve Lodder, John Paricelli, Alex Wilson, Francesca Alotta, Enzo Zirilli, John Etheridge, Guy Pratt, Vic Juris, Ronu Majumdar , Jason Rebello, Augusto Mancinelli ecc. Ha aperto come solista per John Scofield, Phil Collins, John Mc Laughlin, Zucchero, Bobby McFerrin, Jools Holland, Pino Daniele, Van Morrison e tanti altri. .. Nel 2001 vince il premio the "Best Spirit of the Fringe" al festval di Edinburgo, nel 2004 il premo "Di eccellenza" in Australia insieme al comico Boothby Graffoe e nel 2008 in virtu degli altissimi meriti acquisiti ed internazionalmente riconosciuti nel settore della MUSICA, quale chitarrista che ha saputo "esplorare lo strumento fino a ricavarne una sonorita che diventa impronta digitale, la Sua firma sonora." gli e' stato conferito il Premio Internazionale di Cultura Re Manfredi. .. Intenso e straordinariamente creativo, Antonio Forcione e' un artista che si distingue dagli altri musicisti. Imprevedibile, rappresenta la celebrazione di cio che la vita stessa contiene di inaspettato. La sua musica ha una delicatezza rara, oltre ad esprimere umorismo e passionalita'. .. "Uno dei massimi virtuosi della chitarra presenti sulla scena internazionale, uno dei pocchissimi musicisti che sono in grado di incantare qualsiasi tipo di pubblico, dotato di un grande magnetismo personale." (David Freeman - Jazz-fm UK) www.antonioforcione.com .... .... International Endorser: .. YAMAHA GUITARS - .. MARK ACOUSTIC AMP -
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RECENT SHOWS AND RECORDINGS HAVE FEATURED: Adriano Adewale - (Percussion), Jenny Adejayan -(Cello), Nathan Thompson - (Double Bass/Flute). - New live DVD5.1 - Antonio Forcione Quartet in Concert , @ the Trinity Theatre. - Pre sales on-line on http://www.antonioforcione.com .... ANTONIO HAS PERFORMED WITH: .... Trilok Gurtu/Angelique Kidio/Sara Jane morris, Birelli Lagrene/Domenique di Piazza/Andy Sheppard/Jason Rebello /Joji Hirota/Billy Sheean/ Guy Pratt / Zoe Rahman / Ronu Majumdar / Martin Taylor / Barney Kessel / Domenic Miller /Giorgioserci / Neil Stacey/Omar Puente/Chano Dominguez / Harvie Swartz/Mauro Pagani/Robertomanzin / Enzo Zirilli /Francesco Piombino/ Rony Barrak / Davide Mantovani / Juan Martin /Vic Juris /Claudio Roditi / John Etheridge /John Paricelli/Jorje Morell/Omar Puente/ Nic France/Rossana Casale/Gary Howard.. and many others .... RECORDING COLLABORATIONS: Diego el Cigala - vocal, Charlie Haden - double bass, Trilok Gurtu - drums/tabla, Kai Eckhardt - bass, Bosco de Oliveira - percussion, Giorgio Serci - Guitar, Igor Outkine - Accordian, Ronu Majumdar - bansuri, Julian Arguelles - sax, Neil Stacey - guitar, Roberto Manzin - sax, Enzo Zirilli - drums, Rossana Casale - vocals, Ed Jones - sax, Micheline Van Hautem - vocals, Alex Wilson - piano, Sabina Sciubba - vocals, Davide Mantovani - bass, Ronny Barrak - darbuka, Sabine Kabongo - vocals, Malcom Crease - double Bass, Benito Madonnia - vocals, Marcial Heredia - Flamenco Guitar, Nic Frace - Drums, Eduardo Niebla - guitar as well as AFQ - ANTONIO FORCIONE QUARTET with Adriano Adewale - Percussion, Jenny Adejayan -Cello, Nathan Thompson - Double Bass/Flute... -
Influences
.. Life, Silence, Roberto Benigni, Egberto Gismonti, Children, Keith Jarret, Lenny Breau, my brother, Ralph Towner, Jimi Hendrix, Federico Fellini, travels, John Mclaughlin, Paco de Lucia, Picasso, Matisse, Ennio Morricone, Nino Rota, Charlie Chaplin, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, John Coltrane, Busking, Jan Garbarek, Joni Mitchell, Massimo Troisi, J.S Bach, Weather Report, Beppe Grillo, Santana(early), Wes Montgomery, Django Reinhart, Sting, Stevie Wonder, Toto' (Great italian comedian), Pat Metheny, Milto Nasimento, Herbie Hancock, Family, friends, Charles Mingus, my amazing grandmother, Milton Nascimento, Hermeto Pascal, Salif Keita, Miles Davis, Nana Vasconcelos, Richard Bona, Bobby McFerrin, Beatles, Ping Floyd, Bob Marley, E.S.T, Billie Holiday, Debussy, my daughter Maya, Dance, The jungle book, Some Italian folk music, North Africa, India, Eastern Europe, Vicente Amigo, Flamenco, George Benson,The Beatles, Wayne Shorter, Kevin Eubanks, Charlie Christian, Miles Davis, Robben Ford, Tom Waits, Ghandi, my short very short memory.....where I'm I ? .. -
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"Never belive what they say ...!" (AF) "A performer of world class status ... forceful and with an enviable technique, he takes the guitar to new levels of expression combining its melodic powers with dramatic percussive effects. Forcione boldly goes where no guitarist has gone before and the results are quite spectacular ... miss him at your peril". THE STAGE .... - "Forcione plays unstringed parts of the guitar other players can't hope to reach" THE INDIPENDENT .... "You have a beautiful touch" PAUL MC CARTNEY" .... - "Forcione belongs to the absolute world top" www.hi-fi.nl .... - "Forcione must be surely considered one of the most dynamic and immaginative guitarist on the scene." Peter Queen - JAZZWISE .... - "AF is a musician's musician in the best sense,with superlative tecnique that is fluent,natural and truly virtuoso without being flashy." Simon Broughton - SONGLINES .. .... .... "…Forcione seamlessly interweaves African, blues, Brazilian, classical, flamenco and Indian influences into an entirely personal signature sound. Evocative, sensuos, meticulously wrought, this is music-making with a singular vision.' ( Peter Queen) ****Jazz Wise (Apr 07) .... .... '…Guitar heroics, yes, but with a touch of class.' (Clive Davis) The Times (Dec 06) .... .... '…Recommended unreservedly.' (Tony Augarde) Amazon.com (Feb 07) .... .... Charlie Haden/Antonio Forcione- Heartplay '…Forcione's tone-poem Snow is Frisell-like, and Haden's solo on his own silence confirms how much he's always been able to express without hurrying. It's well up with the leaders in Haden's illustrious collection of duo encounters.' **** The Guardian (Nov 06) .... .... '…Forcione is always imaginative, coaxing a huge sound from his guitar with blisteringly fast runs and unfamiliar chords, before slowing to a reflective, shimmering beauty.' (Gareth K Vile) www.stv.tv (06) .... .... CHARLIE HADEN & ANTONIO FORCIONE - HEARTPLAY 'The recording process has produced a ravishingly beautiful sound in which both Forcione's guitar and Haden's double bass shimmer gloriously in a rich, real-life acoustic representation.' Scotsman.com .... .... Antonio Forcione Quartet in concert '…The sound and magic of the Antonio Forcione Quartet whisks the listener on a journey around Europe and Asia, with moments of dazzling technical wizardry and heart-warming comedy. This unique fusion group is not to be missed — the opportunity to see musicians of this caliber in the cozy confines of the Festival Club is rare indeed.' NZ Festival (Feb 06) .... .... Charlie Haden & Antonio Forcione - Heartplay '…It's everything a duet should be – the expression of a perfect unity.' (Duncan Heining) Jazz Wise .... .... Charlie Haden & Antonio Forcione - Heartplay '…Haden is a jazz hero from way back, but Forcione is still not as well known as he deserves to be. His distinctive combination of jazz with Spanish and other European influences is always full of surprises.' ( Dave Gelly ) The Guardian .... .... - "A performer of world class status ... forceful and with an enviable technique, he takes the guitar to new levels of expression combining its melodic powers with dramatic percussive effects. Forcione boldly goes where no guitarist has gone before and the results are quite spectacular ... miss him at your peril". THE STAGE .... .... - "Forcione belongs to the absolute world top" www.hi-fi.nl .... .... - "AF is a musician's musician in the best sense,with superlative tecnique that is fluent,natural and truly virtuoso without being flashy." Simon Broughton - SONGLINES .... .... '…Delightful.' (Ray Comiskey) **** Irish Times .... .... Antonio Forcione Quartet '…An excellent, exciting, exhilarating, musical experience.' **** www.one4review.com (Aug 05) .... .... "In a truly international quartet, the ever spectacular acoustic talents of Antonio Forcione are embellished with Nigerian cello, Australian double bass and Brazilian percussion. All are bedazzling musicians with personality, expressing the same gentle humour and joy in performance as the tender Italian centerpiece. .... .... Delicate, dynamic and controlled, the compositions and arrangements are inspired, showcasing a mind-boggling variety of styles and form. He's an all plucking, all strumming, all clicking, tapping, slapping virtuoso of world jazz - and comes highly recommended." **** - The List .... .... Antonio Forcione - Tears of Joy '…This is a perfec listning for a relaxing evening when you want to make the world go away.' (Benji Barlett) Guitarist (Jun 05) .... Antonio Forcione Quartet '…Quite simply, from Forciones guitar to the accordian, cello and percussion backing, this show is both a musicianly masterclass and a breathtaking live experience.' (David Pollock) The List ( 05 ) .... .... Antonio Forcione in Concert ''…Forcione has a freedom of expression that should never be stifled by a label; so go in to the record store and look under'Jazz''world music','acoustic music' ….or maybe just 'genius.' (Jane Brace) Observer '…One of the greatest guitarists' The Guardian
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- Enrico5 months ago
THX for the inspiration!
- Marina Stella7 months ago
ciao
- Antonio Spina8 months ago
Ciao! Ti ho visto a Lester Square busking negli anni 80, poi ho comprato un'audio cassetta (sembra preistoria!!) di due "tipi" : Antonio Forcione & Eduardo Niebla e l'ho ascoltata fino a consumarla! E' sempre un piacere ascoltare la tua musica, ora che vivo di nuovo a Londra magari verro' e sentirti dal vivo. Grazie per avermi accolto tra le tue amicizie.
Saluti,
Antonio Spina - Leslie Townsend11 months ago
Hi Antonio , Thank You for adding me :)
- KJ AUdIo1 year ago
Hi Antonio, very lucid and beautifull, Santiago.
- Antonio Forcione1 year ago
Thank you guys :)-
- Marc Zorzo1 year ago
Yia Sou Antonio
Efcharisto poli,for friendship & i wish a greatful Time on Sunday
with nice greets from ;Marc Zorzo; - EMMANUEL GARROUSTE guit…1 year ago
Hi from Marseille, Thanks for the add!
Happy new year!
Emmanuel - Learning From Lyrics1 year ago
Happy New Year and thanks very much for being our friend and supporting arts in education. Stop by and check out our latest bullying and school Blog, “How To Save A Life” (11/25) and view new teacher and student-made media projects inspired by songs…check out Learning From Lyrics education group on FB too.
- Julia Hila1 year ago
Molto altrettanto :)
Have a great time in SA.
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J
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ANTONIO FORCIONE ( Artist )
Hailed as the 'Jimi Hendrix of the acoustic guitar', award-winning Forcione is considered one of the most charismatic and inventive performers to come out of Europe in recent years. He breaks the mould of most conventional, popular guitar sounds be it in the field of jazz, Spanish, African, Brazilian or improvised music. International tours have brought high critical acclaim from as far as Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Russia, Japan, Africa, Caribbean, Indonesia, Jamaica USA and all over Europe.
His 16 albums have variously hit the top of UK and international jazz & World charts and he has shared the stage worldwide with some of the worlds most accomplished musicians (see below), double-billing with artists such as John McLaughlin, John Schoffield, Van Morrison, Bireli Lagrane, Steps Ahead, Leo Kotke, Pino Daniele, Tania Maria and more..
Born in Italy in a small village along the Adriatic coast, Antonio first drew public attention at 13 when he toured with his own band throughout Italy as a guitarist, mandolinist and drummer. He got a diploma in art and sculpture from the Art Institute in Ancona, and studied music in Rome (as well as mime) before moving to London in 1983 in search of greater inspiration.
Unable to speak English, he initially resorted to busking in the streets of London's Covent Garden, and within 2 months he had won an award which led to a BBC television appearance before being whisked off to open for the pop group Barclay James Harvest on a major European tour for over a total of 300,000, people culminating in a concert at Wembley Arena. He never looked back.
He has performed in festivals and theatres from as far as Australia and Indonesia to the USA, Canada, Caribbean, Turkey, South Africa, New Zealand, Philippines, Zimbabwe, Ukraine, Lebanon and all over Europe, especially in France, Spain, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and the UK. His festival appearances include Womad, Glastonbury, Edinburgh, Melbourne, Koln, Verona, Granada, Cordova, Hong Kong Arts Festival, Bath international guitar festival, Singapore Arts Festival, Jazz festival in Barbados, Adelaide, Zimbabwe,South Africa and the Machoire d'Or in Montreux amongst others, as well as most major International music festivals.
Antonio's constantly innovative approach to life have also led him to explore the realm of music-comedy performance resulting in invitations to perform at comedy festivals and TV throughout the world. He has performed with other comedians such as Boothby Graffoe, Paul Morocco, Django Edwards, Stephen Frost, Tanderika, Ursus & Nadeschkin and many others.. acted as musical director and performer for the award winning trio Ole'! Formed the guitar duo "Acoustic Mania" recoded 2 albums (Live at the Edimburgh Festval 93' and Talking Hands) with Jazz guitarist Neil Stacey, as well as appearing in variety music-comedy shows as Acoustik Maniaks and as a Solo music-comedy artist.
CHARITY PERFORMANCES: Amnesty International ‘Stand up for freedom’ / Ormond Children’s Hospital with Graham Norton / Tsunami fund raiser in Italy / Creative Space for disabled children / DCWC Nepal, women & children’s centre / Amata Africa in Florence
In 2001 he won the "Best Spirit of the Fringe Award" at the Edinburgh Festival with a resulting tour of Australia, performing a repertoire both straight music and music-comedy, in 2004 the Award of excellence with Boothby Graffoe, in 2008 The 'Re Manfredi Award in Italy, in 2009 'Best musician of the year 2009' award in Italy.
"....After 100 years of guitar playing is there anything left to do? Forcione proves that there is. Not content to be just a guitar genius, he injects his playing with physical comedy of unparalleled ferocity. This renowned musical performer has changed the way we look at the humble acoustic guitar". (Three weeks)
Artistic, intense, and formidably inventive, Antonio is a performer of genuine distinction. Ever unpredictable, his is a celebration of the unexpected elements in life, a music of rare delicacy, humour and, not least, passion.
Antonio Forcione BIOGRAFIA (IN ITALIANO) ANTONIO FORCIONE (chitarrista-compositore-arrangiatore-produttore)
..Un musicista di statura mondiale .. dotato di una tecnica invidiabile, porta la chitarra a nuovi livelli di espressione grazie a una miscela di forza melodica e sensazionali effetti di percussione. Forcione si e addentrato in territori che, prima di lui, nessun chitarrista aveva osato esplorare, con risultati davvero straordinari: se mancate la sua performance, lo fate a vostro rischio e pericolo!.. (The Stage)
"..Hai un tocco bellissimo." (Paul McCartney)
Nato in Molise, si e' diplomato in arte applicata all'Istituto d'Arte di Ancona distinguendosi particolarmente nella scultura e nel disegno. Dopo aver trascorso due anni a Roma, studiando armonia e insegnando chitarra, nel 1983 si e trasferito in Gran Bretagna alla ricerca di ispirazione. Entro un anno aveva gia registrato il suo primo album (Light and Shade), seguito da altri 15 albums, in gran parte composti da materiale originale, per etichette discografiche quali Virgin Venture Jazzpoint e Naim. I suoi ultimi lavori sono entrate nella top 10 di varie classifiche di musica jazz e world del Regno Unito. Le sue composizioni piu evocative sono anche state utilizzate per film, documentari e programmi televisivi.
Acclamato come uno dei musicisti piu versatili d'Europa, Antonio Forcione esce dagli schemi convenzionali della musica per chitarra, si avventura in una ricerca che va oltre al linguaggio armonico-melodico, esplora ossessivamente lo strumento fino a ricavarne una sonorita che diventa impronte digitale, la sua firma sonora se si puo dire. Servendosi di una consapevolezza jezzistica con influenze brasiliane, spagnole, folkloristiche e nord africane.
Gira il mondo in lungo e largo partecipando ai festival internazionali, come Womad UK, Womad Sicilia, Brecon Jazz festival, Delhi, Bombay, Melbourne, Sidney, Adelaide, Ankara, Istanbul, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Harare, Beirut, Roma, Verona, Milano, Parigi, Edinburgo, Montreal,Cordoba, Madrid, Arts Festival di Hong Kong, Sidney, Singapore, Montreux, Jakarta, e in numerosi festival della chitarra internationazionale con Martin Taylor, Bireli Lagrane, Barney Kessel, Dominic Miller, Zoe Rahman, Sara Jane Morris, Chano Dominguez, Seckou Keita, Chico Chagas, Ed Jones, Rossana Casale, Benito Madonnia, Erkan Ogur,Trilok Gurtu, Bosco de Oliviera, Neil Stacey, Andy Sheppard, Joji Hirota, Steve Lodder, John Paricelli, Alex Wilson, Francesca Alotta, Enzo Zirilli, John Etheridge, Guy Pratt, Vic Juris, Ronu Majumdar , Jason Rebello, Augusto Mancinelli ecc. Ha aperto come solista per John Scofield, Phil Collins, John Mc Laughlin, Zucchero, Bobby McFerrin, Jools Holland, Pino Daniele, Van Morrison e tanti altri.
Nel 2001 vince il premio the "Best Spirit of the Fringe" al festval di Edinburgo, nel 2004 il premo "Di eccellenza" in Australia insieme al comico Boothby Graffoe e nel 2008 in virtu degli altissimi meriti acquisiti ed internazionalmente riconosciuti nel settore della MUSICA, quale chitarrista che ha saputo "esplorare lo strumento fino a ricavarne una sonorita che diventa impronta digitale, la Sua firma sonora." gli e' stato conferito il Premio Internazionale di Cultura Re Manfredi.
Intenso e straordinariamente creativo, Antonio Forcione e' un artista che si distingue dagli altri musicisti. Imprevedibile, rappresenta la celebrazione di cio che la vita stessa contiene di inaspettato. La sua musica ha una delicatezza rara, oltre ad esprimere umorismo e passionalita'.
"Uno dei massimi virtuosi della chitarra presenti sulla scena internazionale, uno dei pocchissimi musicisti che sono in grado di incantare qualsiasi tipo di pubblico, dotato di un grande magnetismo personale." (David Freeman - Jazz-fm UK) www.antonioforcione.com
International Endorser: YAMAHA GUITARS - MARK ACOUSTIC AMP
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- New live DVD5.1 - Antonio Forcione Quartet in Concert , @ the Trinity Theatre. - Pre sales on-line on http://www.antonioforcione.com
ANTONIO HAS PERFORMED WITH:
Trilok Gurtu/Angelique Kidio/Sara Jane morris, Birelli Lagrene/Domenique di Piazza/Andy Sheppard/Jason Rebello /Joji Hirota/Billy Sheean/ Guy Pratt / Zoe Rahman / Ronu Majumdar / Martin Taylor / Barney Kessel / Domenic Miller /Giorgioserci / Neil Stacey/Omar Puente/Chano Dominguez / Harvie Swartz/Mauro Pagani/Robertomanzin / Enzo Zirilli /Francesco Piombino/ Rony Barrak / Davide Mantovani / Juan Martin /Vic Juris /Claudio Roditi / John Etheridge /John Paricelli/Jorje Morell/Omar Puente/ Nic France/Rossana Casale/Gary Howard.. and many others
RECORDING COLLABORATIONS: Diego el Cigala - vocal, Charlie Haden - double bass, Trilok Gurtu - drums/tabla, Kai Eckhardt - bass, Bosco de Oliveira - percussion, Giorgio Serci - Guitar, Igor Outkine - Accordian, Ronu Majumdar - bansuri, Julian Arguelles - sax, Neil Stacey - guitar, Roberto Manzin - sax, Enzo Zirilli - drums, Rossana Casale - vocals, Ed Jones - sax, Micheline Van Hautem - vocals, Alex Wilson - piano, Sabina Sciubba - vocals, Davide Mantovani - bass, Ronny Barrak - darbuka, Sabine Kabongo - vocals, Malcom Crease - double Bass, Benito Madonnia - vocals, Marcial Heredia - Flamenco Guitar, Nic Frace - Drums, Eduardo Niebla - guitar as well as AFQ - ANTONIO FORCIONE QUARTET with Adriano Adewale - Percussion, Jenny Adejayan -Cello, Nathan Thompson - Double Bass/Flute.
Sounds Like:
Never belive what they say ...! - “A performer of world class status ... forceful and with an enviable technique, he takes the guitar to new levels of expression combining its melodic powers with dramatic percussive effects. Forcione boldly goes where no guitarist has gone before and the results are quite spectacular ... miss him at your peril”. THE STAGE- “Forcione plays unstringed parts of the guitar other players can’t hope to reach” THE INDIPENDENT
"You have a beautiful touch" PAUL MC CARTNEY"
- "Forcione belongs to the absolute world top" www.hi-fi.nl
- "Forcione must be surely considered one of the most dynamic and immaginative guitarist on the scene." Peter Queen - JAZZWISE
- "AF is a musician’s musician in the best sense,with superlative tecnique that is fluent,natural and truly virtuoso without being flashy." Simon Broughton - SONGLINES
“…Forcione seamlessly interweaves African, blues, Brazilian, classical, flamenco and Indian influences into an entirely personal signature sound. Evocative, sensuos, meticulously wrought, this is music-making with a singular vision.’ ( Peter Queen) ****Jazz Wise (Apr 07)
‘…Guitar heroics, yes, but with a touch of class.’ (Clive Davis) The Times (Dec 06)
‘…Recommended unreservedly.’ (Tony Augarde) Amazon.com (Feb 07)
Charlie Haden/Antonio Forcione- Heartplay ‘…Forcione’s tone-poem Snow is Frisell-like, and Haden’s solo on his own silence confirms how much he’s always been able to express without hurrying. It’s well up with the leaders in Haden’s illustrious collection of duo encounters.’ **** The Guardian (Nov 06)
‘…Forcione is always imaginative, coaxing a huge sound from his guitar with blisteringly fast runs and unfamiliar chords, before slowing to a reflective, shimmering beauty.’ (Gareth K Vile) www.stv.tv (06)
CHARLIE HADEN & ANTONIO FORCIONE - HEARTPLAY ‘The recording process has produced a ravishingly beautiful sound in which both Forcione’s guitar and Haden’s double bass shimmer gloriously in a rich, real-life acoustic representation.’ Scotsman.com
Antonio Forcione Quartet in concert ‘…The sound and magic of the Antonio Forcione Quartet whisks the listener on a journey around Europe and Asia, with moments of dazzling technical wizardry and heart-warming comedy. This unique fusion group is not to be missed — the opportunity to see musicians of this caliber in the cozy confines of the Festival Club is rare indeed.’ NZ Festival (Feb 06)
Charlie Haden & Antonio Forcione - Heartplay ‘…It’s everything a duet should be – the expression of a perfect unity.’ (Duncan Heining) Jazz Wise
Charlie Haden & Antonio Forcione - Heartplay ‘…Haden is a jazz hero from way back, but Forcione is still not as well known as he deserves to be. His distinctive combination of jazz with Spanish and other European influences is always full of surprises.’ ( Dave Gelly ) The Guardian
- “A performer of world class status ... forceful and with an enviable technique, he takes the guitar to new levels of expression combining its melodic powers with dramatic percussive effects. Forcione boldly goes where no guitarist has gone before and the results are quite spectacular ... miss him at your peril”. THE STAGE
- "Forcione belongs to the absolute world top" www.hi-fi.nl
- "AF is a musician’s musician in the best sense,with superlative tecnique that is fluent,natural and truly virtuoso without being flashy." Simon Broughton - SONGLINES
‘…Delightful.’ (Ray Comiskey) **** Irish Times
Antonio Forcione Quartet ‘…An excellent, exciting, exhilarating, musical experience.’ **** www.one4review.com (Aug 05)
“In a truly international quartet, the ever spectacular acoustic talents of Antonio Forcione are embellished with Nigerian cello, Australian double bass and Brazilian percussion. All are bedazzling musicians with personality, expressing the same gentle humour and joy in performance as the tender Italian centerpiece.
Delicate, dynamic and controlled, the compositions and arrangements are inspired, showcasing a mind-boggling variety of styles and form. He’s an all plucking, all strumming, all clicking, tapping, slapping virtuoso of world jazz - and comes highly recommended.” **** - The List
Antonio Forcione - Tears of Joy ‘…This is a perfec listning for a relaxing evening when you want to make the world go away.’ (Benji Barlett) Guitarist (Jun 05)
Antonio Forcione Quartet ‘…Quite simply, from Forciones guitar to the accordian, cello and percussion backing, this show is both a musicianly masterclass and a breathtaking live experience.’ (David Pollock) The List ( 05 )
Antonio Forcione in Concert ’‘…Forcione has a freedom of expression that should never be stifled by a label; so go in to the record store and look under’Jazz’’world music’,’acoustic music’ ….or maybe just ‘genius.’ (Jane Brace) Observer
‘…One of the greatest guitarists’ The Guardian
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