Carousel blends the spontaneity of jazz improvisation with the intimacy and refinement of chamber music.
The group features some of the most prominent voices of the contemporary generation including Emanuele Filippi on piano, Cosimo Boni on trumpet, Matteo Pastorino on bass-clarinet and Mattia Galeotti on drums.
Carousel has performed across Europe at prestigious venues such as: Jimmy Glass (Valencia), Sunset (Girona), Vortex (London), 38Riv (Paris), Sounds (Bruxelles),
JazzMi (Milan).
The group features some of the most prominent voices of the contemporary generation including Emanuele Filippi on piano, Cosimo Boni on trumpet, Matteo Pastorino on bass-clarinet and Mattia Galeotti on drums.
Carousel has performed across Europe at prestigious venues such as: Jimmy Glass (Valencia), Sunset (Girona), Vortex (London), 38Riv (Paris), Sounds (Bruxelles),
JazzMi (Milan).
The quartet’s distinctive sound is built around an unconventional ensemble, replacing the traditional double bass with a bass clarinet, resulting in a contrapuntal and lyrical language that breaks away from classic jazz conventions.
Emanuele Filippi’s original compositions create dreamy and evocative atmospheres, opening the door to free and ever-changing interpretations where each performance becomes a unique experience.
Emanuele Filippi (Piano), composer and bandleader, whose international career has taken him to prominent stages in Italy, France, Belgium, the United States, Mexico, and Spain. His music has been praised by renowned artists such as Fred Hersch and Enrico Rava.
Cosimo Boni (Trumpet), a Berklee graduate and Joe Lovano disciple, celebrated for his work between Europe and America and an artist with the Fresh Sound label.
Matteo Pastorino (Bass Clarinet), a Selmer artist and one of the most prominent clarinetists of his generation, known for collaborations with Joe Sanders and Paolo Fresu. A highly awarded soloist based in Paris.
Mattia Galeotti (Drums), a Tuscan drummer active with artists such as Enrico Rava and Seamus Blake, with performance experience in numerous countries, including Europe, India, and Mexico.
