Danilo Rea

In the artist’s words: Describe one of your earliest musical memories in detail. One of my earliest musical memories is from when I was about six years old, listening to music with intense focus. My parents noticed and took me to a piano teacher, where I first discovered the instrument and music as a true language. What are your top 3 all-time favorite albums on Apple Music, and why? Why did you choose these three albums in particular? Herbie Hancock, Maiden Voyage John Coltrane, My Favorite Things Keith Jarrett, The Köln Concert 50 I chose these albums because each of them marked a turning point in my musical growth. Coltrane led me into jazz, Jarrett showed me the power of total freedom at the piano, and Hancock taught me how to balance innovation with deep emotion. Find a song of yours on Apple Music that you love and tell us what makes it special. Tell us why you chose this song. “Rothko (feat. Martux_m)” One song I love is Rothko. It’s special because it allows me to express both nostalgia and emotion, turning a classic Italian melody into a personal, improvisational journey on the piano. What’s one of the most memorable moments in your career so far? One of the most memorable moments of my career was playing with Lee Konitz: sharing the stage with a musician of such depth was an unforgettable human and musical experience. Is there anything left on your bucket list as an artist or band? Yes, I would like to continue exploring new international collaborations and different genres, bringing my piano into unexpected contexts and constantly challenging myself as a musician.