Italian Saxophonist Carla Marciano to Release New Project “DAYDREAMING My Beloved Father GIOVANNI” on Sept. 25th, 2026 | LISTEN!
Alto and sopranino saxophonist Carla Marciano plays an emotional and heartfelt musical tribute to her late father on
DAYDREAMING My Beloved Father GIOVANNI
With her top-notch rhythm section and a string orchestra, the brilliant Italian musician performs passionate renditions of eight originals, displaying virtuosity, a distinctive style, and powerful statements that cover a variety of emotions
In her noteworthy career, Carla Marciano has consistently been one of Italy’s top jazz musicians, displaying a passionate style on alto and sopranino-sax. DAYDREAMING My Beloved Father GIOVANNI, her sixth album as a leader, is her most personal for it is dedicated to her late father Giovanni. A renowned doctor, he also played guitar, sang, and was an inspiration for his daughter.
The deep bond between father and daughter and their mutual love — “daydreaming” together — have been transmuted into music. “My father was my true music teacher,” Marciano says. “He passed this fierce passion on to me, teaching me to have dreams and to pursue them with dedication and courage, as if every day were the last of my life.”
For her heartfelt project, which is being released as a double-LP in October 2026, Ms. Marciano is supported by her long-time rhythm section: Alessandro La Corte on piano and keyboards, Aldo Vigorito on double bass, and Gaetano Fasano on drums. On one track she is joined by her dear friend Dario Deidda on acoustic bass. In addition, some tracks featuring Marciano’s writing for string orchestra, in fact on five of the eight selections, the Philharmonic Orchestra of the Giuseppe Verdi Theater (Salerno) conducted by Antonio Sinagra accompanies the saxophonist.
The music evokes ’70s atmospheres, moments of spiritual, breathy calm, romantic melodies, and occasional modal inspirations.
Carla Marciano, who is from Salerno, Italy, has been a major artist ever since recording her debut album Trane’s Groove in 2003. Other recordings (A Strange Day, Change Of Mood, Stream Of Consciousness, and her debut for the Challenge label Psychosis – Homage to Bernard Herrmann) followed and chart her growth as a significant improviser and one with very personal sounds on alto and sopranino. In her career she has performed with her quartet in major national and international jazz festivals and clubs, touring both the United States and Russia.
Carla & Dad
Second Single: GIOVANNI (Your Sweet Smile)
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