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Federico Termini is an Italian jazz pianist, keyboardist and composer.
Over the course of his musical career, he has been involved in and supported various projects and ensembles, bringing his unique sound and passion for jazz music. His piano playing is shaped by his diverse experiences, spanning from jazz to soul/hip-hop, funk, and acoustic piano trio, with live performances dating back to 2013.
Throughout his career, he has performed in numerous prominent festival, both in italy and abroad. These include the concert series organized by Keep An Eye Foundation in Amsterdam, PJPJ Festival in Voorschoten, Sicily Jazz Festival, Europa Fest in Bucharest, Freedom Jazz Festival in Italy, Jazz in Sardegna, Beatfull Festival and Palermo Piano City in Sicily.
Writing and composition have always been integral to his journey, as he has developed and defined multiple repertoires of original pieces for his current projects. In 2017, he formed the band “Jackinthebox,” with whom he released his first EP, Lullabies, in 2023, featuring soul/RnB sounds with influences from jazz and hip-hop, in collaboration with rapper and producer Eramo Nubi.
In 2022, he formed his current group, “Qanat Trio,” where he explores and blends classical music with contemporary jazz, also venturing into composition for larger ensembles and incorporating the sound of a string quartet. In August 2024, they recorded their debut album at Studio 150 in Amsterdam.
Over the years, he has also deepened his knowledge in the field of recording and production, working on and overseeing his projects from this perspective as well. He has gained experience in the use of DAWs and mixing, along with micking techniques and recording processes.
After earning his bachelor’s degree in jazz piano at the “A. Scarlatti Conservatory of Palermo” in 2017, he specialized in 2024 at the “Royal Conservatory of The Hague” in the Netherlands with his research project, Composing Inspired by Classical Music through the Music of John Taylor, dedicated to exploring the connections between the music of Scottish pianist John Taylor and classical music.
