Federico Milone – Before we were
MEMORY: Federico Milone and Before We Were – The roots of our musical identity. Music carries the traces of our past. Through memory, cultural traditions and ancestral sounds find new life, connecting our origins with contemporary musical expression.
On Wednesday 2 December, saxophonist and composer Federico Milone takes centre stage with Before We Were, accompanied by a four-piece ensemble: Armando Luongo on drums, Emanuele Filippi on the piano, and Jasen Weaver on double bass; with special guest Francesca Murro. The concert previews the album of the same name, due for release in January 2027 on Filibusta Records, with support from Nuovo IMAIE – Nuove Produzioni Discografiche.
Before We Were is a musical journey through memory, identity and cultural roots. At its heart, ancestral sounds from the musical traditions of Campania meet contemporary jazz. Instruments such as the ciaramella and traditional percussion engage with improvisation and modern composition, shaping a sound world in which the past is not merely recalled, but reinterpreted. It is a journey that questions the very meaning of memory: what remains, what changes and what continues to live through music.
