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Sebastiano Forti (IT): born in Florence, 1965. An eclectic artist, he plays the entire range of saxophones, clarinet, recites and sings. He began his studies with his father, a musician and musicologist, and then attended the IALS to study saxophone, voice, harmony, arranging for big band. He presently studies jazz vocals at the Santa Cecilia Conservatory in Rome. His training also includes courses in dance, pantomime, comic acting and clownerie. For over 25 years he has performed in Italy and abroad, in over 200 concerts at festivals, series and awards, as well as television, radio and theaters. He has published 14 albums, also as a composer and arranger, and at least 20 records as player, artistic director, soloist, singer and session man. He regularly conducts courses and lectures on saxophone, clarinet, solfège, gospel singing and ensemble music, as well as innovative courses on ear training and music for infants.

PROGRAM: Improvisation.