The trio presents an original repertoire that weaves together melody, groove and improvisation, moving between modern jazz, soul, funk and subtle blues influences.
NAPTUNE develops a personal, refined and dynamic sound, where vocals and piano interact in a balanced expressive dialogue, supported by a solid and highly interactive rhythm section.
NAPTUNE is a Soul, Funk & Modern Groove project formed in 2025, born from the aesthetic. The trio brings together vocals, piano and synthesizers, double bass and drums, shaping a contemporary sound rooted in groove, melody and interaction.
NAPTUNE presents an original repertoire that weaves together modern jazz language, soul and funk influences, with subtle blues accents and a strong focus on improvisation.
The project develops a personal, refined and dynamic musical identity, where vocals and piano engage in a balanced expressive dialogue, supported by a solid and highly interactive rhythm section. The result is a sound that combines accessibility and depth, designed for clubs, festivals and showcase contexts.
The musicians involved in NAPTUNE come from diverse yet complementary backgrounds within the contemporary jazz and soul scenes.
Domenico Faramondi (piano, vocals and synthesizers) has been active since his early years in jazz, soul and nu-soul contexts, pursuing formal studies in modern piano and jazz performance while developing a personal style that blends traditional and contemporary jazz influences with the expressive richness of R&B and black music. Alongside his artistic path, he has also completed academic studies outside of music, contributing to a broad and thoughtful artistic approach.
Luca Varavallo (double bass), composer and educator, is an established figure in the contemporary jazz landscape, known for a musical language centered on melodic interaction, rhythmic complexity and open improvisation. He has been involved for years in original projects, collaborations and recordings released on national and international labels, while maintaining an intense live activity and a strong commitment to music education.
Simone Pannozzo (drums) is a professional performer and session player specializing in funk, active both live and in the studio, with extensive experience across funk, soul, rock and blues contexts, including collaborations with international artists. His playing is characterized by a deep attention to feel, sound research and groove, providing a flexible and expressive foundation for the trio.
Together, NAPTUNE represents a shared artistic vision that brings contemporary groove-based music into a modern, expressive and cohesive form, where composition, improvisation and collective interaction coexist naturally, creating an engaging and distinctive live experience.