Raffaele Casarano

Raffaele Casarano, saxophonist, composer, producer, and a leading figure of Italy's NewJazz Generation, is an artist whose roots are firmly anchored in his homeland, Salento insouthern Italy. Through his phrasing and artistic work, he reinterprets the sound of theAfro-American diaspora, opening it to contemporary influences and to connections with'distant worlds' that his music makes feel familiar. This is evident in his collaborations with internationally acclaimed artists, interpreters ofdiverse musical languages and cultural traditions, including Richard Bona, Sting, Noa,Nguyen Le, Rhani Krija, Nicolas Vicaro, and Paolo Fresu, who welcomed him to his TukMusic label, among many others. It is also reflected in his extensive touring across Africa,Brazil, South Korea, Russia, and Europe, including projects such as the 'Sounds of MirrorsTour' with Dhafer Youssef and the 'Unstatic Tour' with Manu Katché. His artistic journey has resulted in seven albums released as a bandleader, as well asparticipation in more than 100 recordings as a co-leader and collaborator. The European tour brings Raffaele Casarano to the stage for a series of concerts revisitingkey works from throughout his career. It also offers a unique opportunity to announce live therelease of his new album, scheduled for spring 2027 on the prestigious German record labelECM, led by Manfred Eicher, whose catalog has chronicled the finest international jazz fordecades