Thomas Umbaca - Waiting For Music To Surprise Me Again (2026)

Italian pianist and composer Thomas Umbaca, who began his career at the intersection of jazz and experimental music, presents his new live project, Waiting For Music To Surprise Me Again. The core concept of the program revolves around a desire to restore spontaneity, emotional authenticity, and a sense of wonder to the listening experience.

The compositions evoke a melancholic yet hopeful atmosphere, with the acoustic piano acting as the gravitational center. In this new body of work, Umbaca steps beyond the boundaries of classical music: the piano arrangements are gradually transformed, entering into a dialogue with electronic textures, guitars, synthesizers, vocal elements, and acoustic instrumentation to build a modern neoclassical soundscape.

Tracklist:
1-1 Thomas Umbaca - StreAM [5:23]
1-2 Thomas Umbaca - Omnibus [3:48]
1-3 Thomas Umbaca;Amedeo Pace - Float! (Best Way To) [4:00]
1-4 Thomas Umbaca - H. Who are you? [4:19]
1-5 Thomas Umbaca - Back To 13 [5:45]
1-6 Thomas Umbaca - Huh, Yr voice [4:07]
1-7 Thomas Umbaca - All Gates [6:05]
1-8 Thomas Umbaca;Any Other;Amedeo Pace - Push back song [5:04]
1-9 Thomas Umbaca - Felix [3:27]
1-10 Thomas Umbaca - H. You're Good [5:46]