Federico Solazzo is a sophisticated and eclectic pianist of funk-soul origins. His tones are warm and captivating. At the moment, he’s playing along (as keyboardist, musical director and programmer) with Italian pop-star Alexia, whom he supported during her Italian tour and in various gigs in China, Finland, Estonia, Switzerland, Albania, Poland and Slovenia and with the band of the amazing Jamal Thomas (Maceo Parker’s drummer). He’s been endorsed by Nord Keyboards manufactured by Clavia since 2008.
On stage, he has played with many artists including Guthrie Govan (The Aristocrats), Stuart Hamm (Frank Gambale, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani), Daniele Gottardo, Mattias IA Eklundh (Freak Kitchen), Marco Sfogli (James LaBrie, Jordan Rudess, Virgil Donati), Atma Anur (Jason Becker, Richie Kotzen), Leonardo Di Angilla (Mike Patton, Jovanotti), Flavio Scopaz (Eros Ramazzotti), Paolo Valli (Vasco Rossi, Laura Pausini, Claudio Baglioni) and many others. Other studio collaborations saw Federico playing and working on songs feat. Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree) , Kevin Moore (Dream Theater), Göran Edman (Yngwie Malmsteen, John Norum) and many others. He can also count numerous television appearances on either Italian and international major networks such as RAI, Mediaset, RTL, MTV, Video Italia, RSI LA1. In the most important national festivals and events he shared the same stage with Laura Pausini, Claudio Baglioni, Giorgia, Elisa, Gianna Nannini, Lucio Dalla, Spagna, Albano, Francesco Renga, Gigi D’Alessio, Anna Tatangelo, Mario Biondi, Irene Grandi, Fiorella Mannoia and many others (Amiche per l’abruzzo, Festivalshow, Battiti live, O’Scia’, Radio Company, Venice Music Awards, Sanremo and more).
Most recent videos:
FS Nord Collection – 2012
Nord Stage 2 – Demo (full version) – 2011
Lady & THE BASS – Eclectic (videoclip)
