Ilario Ferrari Trio - Childhood Memories (2021)

A kind invitation to listen to the voice of the inner child within, through 7 Musical portraits.

"Childhood Memories" is the debut album from the Ilario Ferrari Trio. Inspired by the memories of Italian-born, UK-based pianist and composer Ilario, the Trio embark on a journey through seven musical portraits. With Ilario on piano, Katie Patterson on drums, and Charlie Pyne on double bass, accompany them as they musically explore the composer’s childhood in southern Italy. Share with them the different moods which deeply resonate with the historical moment we are all living in.

The style of the trio is a fine balance between adventurous jazz improvisations, meditative atmospheres, structured compositions and sounds from the Mediterranean culture, Ilario Ferrari trio - Childhood Memories is a romantic, searching, tender work but swinging when it needs to be.

The album was recorded by Ronan Phelan at the Masterchord Studio in London, co-produced and mixed by Miles Ashton, Mastered by Nick Watson at Fluid Mastering Studios.

What they say about them:

“I’ve long listened to Ilario’s compositions, and his latest work is as enjoyable as ever. Rich stories are told through Ilario’s mastery of the keyboard alongside his meaningful explanations of different tracks that make listening to a live show pleasurable and understood. The trio feed off each other effortlessly grabbing cues and developments for great improvisation and undoubtable musicianship.”
Chris Newstead, Watford Jazz Junction

“A performance that makes you travelling with the imagination without the need to book a flight-ticket”
Enrico Olivanti - Jazz Guitarist - composer - professor at the Hochschule für Musik Carl Maria von Weber Dresden

“Works ranged widely, from arresting and bracing to meditative and melancholic. His musical gesture betrays his total artistic integrity and belief in his work, the smiles of all of them was testament to their tight ensemble and groove.”