Valentina Fin - Cohors (2024)

COHORS is a project by Valentina Fin, commissioned by the Cultural Association 4’33” and it has taken shape through an artistic residency conducted for the Palazzo Te Foundation in Mantua. The sextet engages in research and arrangement of Renaissance and Baroque pieces through the practice of improvisation, creating a virtuoso dialogue between jazz, one of its foundational values, and the musical tradition of European Renaissance courts. The intertwining of seemingly disparate genres, unified by improvisational elements, is enhanced by a contemporary and innovative approach. Working with seven musical pieces originating from some of the most active European courts during the Renaissance, which were significant hubs for musical production, the musicians not only rework the material of these court composers but also craft a genuine musical journey. This journey alternates between written and improvised sections with moments of conduction. The project has been recognized as the winner of “Nuova Generazione Jazz 2024” and is supported by the WeStart Music Production Center.

The leader of the project is the singer and composer Valentina Fin. She distinguishes herself through her mastery across various musical realms including jazz, improvisation, and Renaissance and Baroque repertoire. Graduating with honors from the Vicenza Conservatory, she has further honed her craft through prolific concert performances and the production of eight acclaimed albums. Her collaborative ventures extend to esteemed artists such as pianist Stefano Battaglia, saxophonists Pietro Tonolo, Rossano Emili, and Robert Bonisolo. Together with her, a quintet of musicians who delve into both ancient and jazz repertoire.