Fanou Torracinta Quartet

As part of the evenings sponsored by Thomas Dutronc
Gipsy Guitar from Corsica !

The guitar has always been part of the heritage of the Isle of Beauty, with the mazurka and waltz being the hallmarks of Corsican guitarists. It's hardly surprising that this young guitarist from Bastia - Fanou Torracinta is just 28 years old - should have taken up this story.

Surrounded by the young pianist Bastien Brison and a top-notch rhythm section with Benji Winterstein on guitar and Édouard Pennes on double bass, Fanou Torracinta invites us on a journey, a journey to the island of beauty, with its scents, colors and lights so personal and captivating.
The young Corsican guitarist's original, highly creative compositions are blended with jazz standards that we love to hear over and over again...
"I've known Fanou for a while now. He looks adorable like that, but don't let that fool you. First of all, he's young, very young indeed, and he plays the guitar really well (...) I'm proud that Corsica has given birth to such a fine, talented musician-guitarist."
Thomas Dutronc

"The music played by young Fanou Torracinta gives off a severe vibe, as the young man doesn't spare himself and sends out his notes with a rare velocity. Beware, virtuoso! GUITARE SÈCHE le mag