“A sonic narrative, a true cinematography of sound. The music is written with open spaces, like a commedia dell’arte of jazz.”

— Jazz Thing, Maxi Broecking

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“Di Franco demonstrates precise control over sectional balance, confirming a writing style that rejects the obviousness of volume in favor of the intelligence of space.”

— Soundcontest, Diego Librando

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“Narration, song and music become one.”

— Jazz Mania, Philippe Thirionet

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“A complex, masterfully crafted work with a vivid narrative voice.”

— Musik an sich, Wolfgang Giese

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“Incredibly exciting, and sonically outstanding!”

— Hören und Fühlen, Claus Volke

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“Great music. Resembles the classic big bands of the swing era, but enriched with contemporary musical elements and themes from folk and classical music.”

— Music Emotion, Ruud Jonker