Lorenzo De Finti Quartet | Backlash of Uncertainty | November 21st, 2025
Described by Jazz Views as “the missing link between Bill Evans, Keith Jarrett, and E.S.T.,” Swiss pianist and composer Lorenzo De Finti has become one of Europe’s most distinctive jazz voices. Based in Milan, his long-running quartet has developed a unique sound praised for its chamber-like lyricism, Nordic atmospheres, and rock-driven energy. Their new release, Backlash of Uncertainty is set for release on November 21st on Losen Records.
The album marks a decisive step in the quartet’s journey. All the music is co-written by De Finti and Dall’Ora, a collaborative process that lies at the heart of the band’s identity – ideas exchanged, reshaped, and transformed into a shared language. At a time when uncertainty seems the only constant, the music does not attempt to provide answers, but creates a soundscape that resonates with the fragile balance of our times.
To achieve this, the quartet expands its palette. The acoustic intimacy of piano, trumpet, bass, and drums is surrounded by subtle layers of electronics and real-time processing, not as ornament but as an extension of the group’s voice. Paradoxically, these electronic textures heighten the acoustic essence, amplifying the fragility and urgency embedded in the music.
A defining moment for the band came during a tour, when they performed one of their meditative pieces in a noisy pub filled with chatter and clinking glasses. Slowly, the atmosphere shifted – conversations faded, silence spread, and the room transformed into something closer to a concert hall. This power to captivate and transform listeners lies at the core of Backlash of Uncertainty, which unfolds as a narrative in chapters: resilience, fragility, and transformation.
With past albums (We Live Here, Love Unknown, Mysterium Lunae) earning international acclaim and tours taking the band across Europe and North America, the Lorenzo De Finti Quartet has become a vital force in contemporary European jazz. Their latest album extends this vision further – an invitation to enter a space where silence and noise, tradition and innovation, coexist in dynamic tension.
Line up
Lorenzo De Finti | Piano
Stefano Dall’Ora | Double Bass
Marco Castiglioni | Drums
Alberto Mandarini | Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Track Listing
Backlash of Uncertainty
The Other Route That Wasn’t There
Nine Bridges in Königsberg
Temporary Shunt
Occam’s Razor
PR Quotes
Jazz Journal (UK)
“Sometimes the sound seems so huge that it is hard to imagine there are only four musicians“
Paris-move (FR)
“This is not an album designed for immediacy or distraction. It demands time, patience, and repeat visits, and rewards them generously”
Jazz-fun (DE)
“De Finti’s playing is consciously reduced, inward-looking, and at the same time carried by great depth.”
Jazz Views (UK)
“The music moves comfortably between acoustic intimacy and moments of added drive, with light nods to rock alongside a deep jazz sensibility.”
Esensja (PL)
“both contemplative and dynamic”
Hilary Seabrook (UK)
“encapsulates some of the best of contemporary jazz, with the jazz quartet and electronics combining beautifully.”
Jazzthetik (DE)
“★★★★★ – “Backlash of Uncertainty ultimately consists of only five pieces and yet the tracks never become boring at any point or threaten to repeat themselves musically. Quite the opposite: the dynamics and melodic guidance are a delight”
All About Jazz (USA)
“Its suite-like cohesion, melodic clarity and dynamic contrasts underscore the Lorenzo De Finti Quartet’s continued artistic growth and affirm its place as a persuasive voice within modern-day jazz frameworks.”
Era Jazzu (PL)
“An invitation into a space where silence and noise, tradition and innovation coexist in dynamic tension”
Mainly Piano (USA)
“a fascinating musical adventure!”
Musikansich (DE)
“It’s a real joy because you feel like you’re on a journey of discovery, constantly hearing something unexpected, each one imbued with different emotions.”
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