Andrea Longato releases debut solo single

Born in Italy and now based in New York City, Andrea Longato is a name revered in the world of jazz and beyond. With a decorated career that’s seen him perform across a variety of genres and work alongside some of the most respected figures in music, Andrea has developed a genre-fluid output that flows between styles of jazz, pop, rock and funk.

As a bandleader, Andrea Longato has made his mark on the New York City music scene, collaborating with a range of artists including Jeremy Jordan, Deborah Cox, Stewart Matthewman of Sade and Ron Pope, among others. His versatility has seen him work across genres, from pop and rock to jazz and theatre, with his talents even featuring on the soundtracks of major networks like Disney Channel and Lifetime.

From the recording studio and on stage, Andrea has become known for his ability to fuse improvisation with composed elements, a skill built on years of performing in diverse musical contexts. Now, Andrea Longato steps fully into the spotlight as a solo artist with the release of his debut single “Sure Thing,” a stunning introduction to his upcoming full-length album Thinking Heart, set to drop in January next year.

“Sure Thing” brings together a talented trio, with Andrea on guitar, Rob Heath, known for his work with Justin Townes Earle and Jim Campilongo, on drums and Bryan Percivall, who’s collaborated with Britney Spears and Verité, on bass. Together, the three musicians have spent the last two years performing at numerous New York venues, developing their sonic chemistry that shines through in every note of their performances. Speaking about their collaboration, Andrea explains, “Me, Rob and Bryan share a love for improvised music, but we also have extensive backgrounds working as sidemen for pop artists. I think this brings a unique perspective to the trio, in which freedom of expression and commitment to the part harmoniously live together.”

“Sure Thing” is a superb showcase of Andrea’s unique style, combining jazz’s complex harmonies with the wide appeal of pop and rock stylings. Across the six and a half minute musical voyage, Andrea and his band members serve up a grooving instrumental jam that deftly balances subtle dissonances, playful instrumental flourishes and slick rhythms.

Above Rob’s intricate percussion work and Bryan’s smooth bass performance, Andrea lays down a spectacular display of his guiar flair via a mix of memorable melodic flickers and dazzling improvised bursts. It’s an epic outing that’s sure to win over both casual listeners and virtuoso musicians alike, and with his first full-length record arriving soon, Andrea Longato is sure to go from strength to strength on this exciting new chapter in his musical adventure.

Commenting on the single, he shares, “I write most of my tunes as an effort to cope with a tough situation, or a feeling of sadness, unrest. ‘Sure Thing’ is a good example of that. I meant it as a song where ‘dark’ and ‘light’ co-exist, and I find this duality to suit me well. It’s a tune that helped me find a sense of purpose at a time when there was a lot left to be desired. For this reason I decided to choose it as my first single.”

Listen to Sure Thing below