Two Things Of Gold is mother-son dynamic collaborative project between jazz funk disco hop hop  rap and ambient  excursions.
The duo, Francesca Sortino well-known jazz singer and songwriter and the producer/dj Diego Lombardo aka  DIIIEGO 
launched their collaborative project  with the brilliant “Be Free” (2017) and released   Two Things Of Gold (2023 A.MA Record) the eponymous double vinyl album. 

“….Boasting Robert Glasper's statement that 'Jazz is the mother of Boasting an organic sound that reflects Robert Glasper's statement that 'Jazz is the mother of Hip-Hop' whilst also creating a sound that is at ease with modal jazz inspirations, world splinters, soul music, spiritual jazz and the poems of Robert Frost, Two Things of Gold is quite simply a future modern.. (Bob Hill)

TWO THINGS OF GOLD

From the Album "BE FREE" 2017 A.MA Record

produced by Diego Lombardo

BE FREE

Francy's Kicks

INSIDE ART  radio edit - Francesca Sortino Remixed by Gerardo Frisina ft. Fabrizio Bosso

"Happily Here" from "Francy's Kicks" Abeat Records 2014
Music and vocals  Francesca Sortino Lyrics C. Prunas
Arranged by Roberto Rossi

Happily Here

Inside Art  francescasortino/gerardofrisina mix feat. F.Bosso

A super production made in Italy. Out of all the wonderful voice of Francesca Sortino, who is also a composer and lyricist. The arrangements, manicured, are made for the most part by trombonist Roberto Rossi, with an ensemble of wellknown musicians , with great brass sections and strings quartet. Outstanding solos by Fabrizio Bosso, Franco Piana, Pietro Tonolo and Robert Bonisolo . The rhythmic section, Bulgarelli and Angelucci, is one of the best performing of the moment. The music and atmosphere are quite varied , ranging from jazz ballad to songs in which you can feel the influence of electronics sounds, in search of a sound very current ... not to mention the original structure of the songs. 
The texts speak of deep love: for lovers, for people, for nature, for others, for themselves, for their children, for art. Themes like loneliness, ' dissatisfaction , anger, the search for serenity in a life not so easy, sometimes. 


"inside art" francesca sortino feat. F. Bosso Album Version

Two Things Of Gold is mother-son dynamic collaborative project between jazz funk disco hop hop  rap and ambient  excursions.
The duo, Francesca Sortino well-known jazz singer and songwriter and the producer/dj Diego Lombardo aka  DIIIEGO 
launched their collaborative project  with the brilliant “Be Free” (2017) and released   Two Things Of Gold (2023 A.MA Record) the eponymous double vinyl album.

FINE

OCTOBER SLOW

NOTHING GOLD CAN STAY mp3

NOWADAYS

WHERE FLAMINGOS FLY

MALACHI

CON ALMA

MUCH LOVE TO EARTHWARD

LOVER

NORU

YOU GO TO MY HEAD

WIND BLOWS

Little Sunflower

Life Is Fine

Good Girl

Zagara

Zagara (Una Mas)

ROOMS TO GO

what is wrong with groovin’

day what a day

my favourite things

Tune Up

From "Francy's Kicks" Abeat 2014
music and words by Francesca Sortino
Arranged by Franco Piana
feat. Robert Bonisolo soprano sax

What's Around

Francesca Sortino – the jazz talent, recognized by eminent critics and musicians in the jazz world. 2002 Young Peoples Oscar Award from European Institute for Sports, Culture and Performing Arts. 

Split made a remix from Francescas tune Loopin' from the Francys Kicks Album:

https://soundcloud.com/user-300-1/loopin

The atmosphere of the remix from Split is ranging from jazz ballad to Hip Hop mixed with electronic sounds and of course a proper funky bass. Lets feel it!!

https://soundcloud.com/user-300-1

Loopin' by Francesca Sortino(Split Rmx)

J&H (dr. Jekyll and mr. Hyde)

from the album  "be free"  (may 2017)
Lyrics F. Sortino/C.Prunas
 Music F.Sortino
Francesca Sortino vocal
Adelaide Vitelli vocal
Roberto Rossi horns
produced by Diego Lombardo
released in May 2017 by A.ma Record

Let Your Soul Stand Cool

Soul in the kitchen  (Lyrics and music by F. Sortino) From Francesca Sortino's Album "Be Free"AMC010
A.MA Edizioni A.MA Records
Francesca Sortino Vocals 
horns arrangement by Roberto Rossi
Produced by Diego Lombardo
Executive Producer A.MA Edizioni for A.MA Records
Available on Amazon and iTunes and writing to info@amaedizioni.it for physical copies

Soul In The Kitchen

from the album "be free" (may 2017)
Lyrics C.Prunas
Music Gil Evans
Francesca Sortino vocal
produced by Diego Lombardo
released in May 2017 by A.ma Record

La Nevada (Gil Evans)  by Francesca sortino

Let the Rain  (Lyrics and music by F. Sortino) From Francesca Sortino's Album "Be Free"AMC010
A.MA Edizioni A.MA Records
Francesca Sortino Vocals 
horns arrangement by Roberto Rossi
Pietro Lussu piano
Vincenzo Florio bass
electroacustics Francesco D'errico
Produced by Diego Lombardo
Executive Producer A.MA Edizioni for A.MA Records
Available on Amazon and iTunes and writing to info@amaedizioni.it for physical copies

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Let The Rain

Francesca Sortino "Back" from The Album "Be Free" AMC010
A.MA Records - A.MA Edizioni
Lyrics and music by Francesca Sortino
Enzo Bacco     Tenor Saxophone
Pietro Lusso    Piano
Vincenzo Florio Bass
Alberto Parmegiani Guitar
Produced by Diego Lombardo
Executive Producer Antonio Martino A.MA Edizioni A.MA Records
Recorded at A.MA Records Studio August 2016
Sound Engineer Tullio Ciriello
Mastering Nico De Cesare

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"Francesca Sortino.  A totally innovative writer-singer, new on the music scene, with an incredible amount of creativity not seen in a long time ! Her ideas are far ahead of what's out here now and her singing style is so different and fresh it would make some well established artists think twice before making any quick judgement on her talent...”
(Eumir Deodato, producer, arranger, composer)
 
"she's perfect, I can't say anything but perfect!"
(Mal Waldron, jazz pianist)
 
"Francesca has it all: an astonishing, almost innately musical sense of phrasing; taste, intensity, swing, and an ability to interpret a song that borders on the phenomenal".
This woman was born to sing jazz  (Enrico Pieranunzi,   jazz pianist)
 
"she's simply great. I have never played together with such a musical, natural, blunt and honest singer such as her. I wish we could play more often together" (Robert Bonisolo, tenor sax)
 
 
“It was Heraclites’ observation that  ‘the river we stepped into is not the same river in which we stand’. For the interpreter of song, that is rare wisdom indeed, and Francesca Sortino, singer of the songs, distils that wisdom and offers us the mysterious, lovesome, and elusive flow of sound and lyric: with, and from , the heart. And that is no small feat. In any age.” (Warren P. Blumberg, journalist)
 
"Her voice delivers sensual overtones, and projects radiance and clarity through a rare natural sense of a song's inner balance"
(Luciano Federighi,  journalist)
 
"There are surprisingly many nuances in Francesca's voice that captivate and hold the listener's attention. Try hearing for yourself!"
(Luca Perini, journalist)
 
“I have found memories of your singing, you sounded wonderful every night!!!!” (Eliot Zigmund, drummer)
 
 
“As an accompanist, to play behind Francesca is a real pleasure.  She has
such a natural sense for structure, phrasing, and rhythm, that is rare in today's vocal jazz artists.  Her interpretation of jazz standards is impeccable, at the same time sounding fresh and unpredictable and, most important, she SWINGS!  While you listen to her, she will make your heart
smile!”
(Renato Chicco, jazz pianist)
 
"Francesca is a natural talent, with an uncommonly fine ear, and speaking with her, you realize that music is a part of her, as though you were looking at a finished painting. "
 
(Alessandro Minetto,  jazz drummer)
 
 
 
"...three notches above early Diana Krall...great voice, nice surprise!” (James Mac Farlano journalist)
 
 
"Beautiful, refined and captivating voice” (Franco Fayenz journalist)
 
 
“…great voice”
(Peter Malick , producer,  composer, musician)
 
“trés elegant “ (J. Morelembaum, arranger)
 
 
“Francesca is an amazing talent!
This is the kind of music that makes me believe there are still great songs to be written. talent over a quick payoff seems to be the way things are done in the States. I wish I lived somewhere that I could come see she performs”... (Dj Strobe, producer)
 
“Please know that I am completely honoured and impressed by the work you have done by what i have heard. You are the real deal and i so love to listen to your groove!! I know.... I know.... I sound like a silly fan...... but, you are a wonderful talent and now that I have discovered your other cd's, you are on top of my favourite female jazz singers. (...had to put Diana Krall aside for now!)” ( J Kevin Durkin, singer)
 
“your music is very up lifting!” (Freddie Kruger Aka Red, producer)
 
“Francesca,
I really love your voice, interpretation, and the natural swing of your improvisation. You are an amazing singer!”
(Filò Machado, writer- singer)
 
"Jazz is her passion, music is her lover, singing is her gift..... Her timber of voice and her interpretation is why I believe she is one of the finest singers around......" ( Cristiano Prunas, lyricist)
 
“ A fabulous voice” (Davide Ielmini, journalist)

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