*50 copies limited edition* Renowned pianist and composer Leo Genovese is back with a captivating new solo album, Solo Brooklyn, released on 577 Records. Recorded live at the New York Forward Festival in Brooklyn in January 2025, this six-track album continues the legacy of Genovese’s celebrated 2024 festival recording, Forward.
For over two decades, Leonardo “Leo” Genovese has traveled the globe, enchanting audiences with his cosmic, boundary-pushing music. As a core collaborator with 577 Records, he has delivered numerous acclaimed releases, and Solo Brooklyn marks another milestone in his prolific career. Fans of acoustic, minimalist, and experimental piano will find this album an essential addition to their collections.
Solo Brooklyn features abstract, dreamlike compositions that are simultaneously romantic, wild, free, and beautiful. Capturing the raw energy and spontaneity of a live performance, the album reflects Genovese’s ongoing commitment to musical exploration. The New York Forward Festival, where this recording took place, is a celebrated New York arts event, highlighting experimental music and creative innovation.
Beyond performance, Genovese is a respected mentor and leader within the festival and 577 Records communities, having guided the 2023 SOF Artist Music Residencies. Born in Venado Tuerto, Argentina, and now based in New York City, Genovese began playing piano at a young age and has since mastered multiple instruments. His adventurous approach to improvisation recently earned him a Grammy Award for Best Improvised Jazz Solo.
