Biography
"As a composer, I found his petite orchestrations original, proportionate, interpolating carefully structured imaginative passages and forms, with longer more developed sections, which let loose the improvisational capabilities of the band; very creative works."
Tommy Smith - Saxophonist, composer, educator
“He is a very sincere competent bassist with great potential, ability and imagination to compose.
I have no hesitation in recommending him.”
Nigel Thomas – Double bassist, composer, band leader, educator
Pietro’s passion for composing led in 2018 to the birth of Pélagos, a ten-piece ensemble that crosses Jazz and World music by taking inspiration from the musical atmospheres of the Mediterranean area. The band has featured award-winning pianist Paul Harrison and Scottish Jazz rising stars Joshua Elcock (Mezcla, Tom McGuire & The Brassholes), Matthew Carmichael and Anoushka Nanguy.
Among many, Pietro has collaborated with Scottish singer and songwriter Sarah Caltieri for the launch of her single “No More Tears” on STV, guitarist Daniele Gregolin and Mike the Mic’s “Harry’s Tricks”, serving as session player in an intensive live activity.
When not working on music, Pietro enjoys writing poems and preparing vegan delicacies.
Pietro Fauno Finizio is a double and electric bass player, composer and teacher; he has lived and worked in Italy, the UK and is currently based in Spain.
Born in Milan in 1986, he finally responded to the call of music in 2000, after spending his childhood by playing with a toy-organ.
His attention was brought to the four strings only by chance, after a friend encouraged him to join in his band; since then he has taken part in numerous groups and collaborations, exploring genres such as '60s and '70s Rock music, Pop, Blues, Funk and Jazz.
In 2007 Finizio approached the vast world of Jazz music and took up double bass at school “Civici Corsi di Jazz” in Milan; here he found out his love for improvised music and the freedom that comes along with it. In 2014 he moved on to the UK and continued his research through Jazz by studying on the Jazz course at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland where he graduated from in 2020.