Franco D'Andrea

About

Jazz artist who became one of Italy's most famous jazz musicians with a prolific recording career of over 200 albums.

Before Fame

His unique style was developed throughout the 1960s, earning him several Italian awards.

Trivia

He taught at the Conservatorio F.A. Bonporti in Trento from 1994 until 2006.

Family Life

He was born in the small town of Merano, which became known for its spa resorts and for the many personalities who settled there, such as Franz Kafka and Ezra Pound.

Associated With

His many collaborations included such luminaries as saxophonist and flautist Dave Liebman.