Musicians
The Trio
UMBERTO MAISTO
Born in 1990, Umberto Maisto began studying classical guitar at eight years old, graduating in 2008 with highest honors at the Nicola Sala Conservatory in Benevento, under the guidance of Master Stefano Aruta. His path of advanced specialization traversed Europe, bringing him into contact with the greatest names in international guitar, culminating in 2016 with a Master of Professional Music Performance at the Maastricht Conservatory with Carlo Marchione.
His solid classical background found a new expression in 2020, when he joined the historic Nuova Compagnia di Canto Popolare, a pillar of Italian singer-songwriter music. In 2025, his interpretative sensitivity led him to collaborate with the Silent Frame ensemble for the soundtracking of Elvira Notari’s film “La Santanotte”, presented at the Teatro Bolivar in Naples and at the Festival del Cinema Ritrovato in Bologna.
Today, Maisto is the instrumental heart of Medeidae. In this artistic partnership with Pasquale Fama and Luca Enipeo, he places a refined and complex guitar writing at the service of the project. His ability to graft academic rigor onto experimental languages becomes the linchpin of the Medeidae acoustic ensemble, where organic arrangements and intricate melodic textures enfold lyrics with an esoteric flavor.
PASQUALE FAMA
Born in 1985, Pasquale Fama embarked on an unconventional artistic path. After double bass studies at the Conservatory, he continued his training as a self-taught artist, nurturing his sensitivity with philosophical inquiry, theosophical disciplines, and psychosynthesis. This multidisciplinary background is reflected in a writing style that spans from the Neapolitan tradition to contemporary experimentation.
Fama signs compositions for historic voices of the Campanian scene of De Simone extraction — including Lello Giulivo, Gianni Lamagna, Brunella Selo, and Antonella Maisto — and stands out in the audiovisual world. Among his main works are the soundtrack for the animated short film “Illmatar”, the music for the “Flip” festival, and the special mention for the music of the short film “Maschere”, winner of the 2025 Premio Corto Flegreo. A pivotal moment in his career is the collaboration with the Silent Frame ensemble for the cine-concert dedicated to Elvira Notari, presented at the Teatro Bolivar and at the Festival del Cinema Ritrovato in Bologna.
In 2024, his debut as a performer with the neo-soul single “Cride” marked the beginning of a new phase culminating in the partnership with guitarist Umberto Maisto. Together they gave life to Medeidae.
LUCA ENIPEO
A guitarist, Luca Enipeo links his name to major projects in Italian and international music. Since 2001 he has been a key figure in the Manomanouche project, performing extensively in the most important jazz festivals (Torino Jazz Festival, Blue Note Milan, Casa del Jazz in Rome) and on exceptional stages such as the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing and the 2006 Winter Olympics. In this context, he collaborates with artists of the caliber of Trio Debussy, Massimo Pitzianti, Jino Touche, Nunzio Barbieri, Florence Fourcade, and Park Stickney, while also directing the artistic direction of the Django Reinhardt Festival in Turin from 2001 to 2007.
Since 2009, his path has been permanently intertwined with that of Paolo Conte. As guitarist for the Maestro's orchestra, Enipeo participates in recording productions and European tours, performing in temples of music: from the Royal Albert Hall in London to the Opéra Garnier in Monte Carlo, from the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam to the Teatro alla Scala in Milan, and at prestigious events such as the Montreux Jazz Festival.
Active in the field of recording productions, collaborating on the creation of the theme song for the TV series "Fuoriclasse" with Luciana Littizzetto, Luca Enipeo now brings his interpretative sensitivity into new musical narratives, collaborating with singer Sabrina Pallini on the album “Ti Porto a Napoli” and, in 2021, releasing the album “Off Stage Kissing You Mi Amor”, compositions for the theater by Cosimo Morleo in collaboration with accordionist Bati Bertolio. In 2025, his collaboration with Medeidae began.
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MARCO FAZZARI
Born in Naples in 1990, Marco Fazzari began his musical journey at just 10 years old under the guidance of Master Claudio Romano. His excellent academic training was consolidated at the “G. Martucci” Conservatory in Salerno, where he obtained his second-level academic degrees in both Jazz Drums and Percussion Instruments with full marks and honors.
A versatile and sensitive musician, Marco boasts collaborations with international jazz icons such as Norma Winstone, Adam Rudolph, Wayne Tucker, and Antonio Faraò. He is a permanent member of prominent formations such as the Ergio Valente Trio and the Aleph Trio. His activity also extends to the world of theater and singer-songwriter music, collaborating with figures of the caliber of Lello Arena, Mariano Bellopede, and Marisa Laurito. In 2026, his collaboration with Medeidae began.
MARCO DE TILLA
With over twenty-five years of professional activity, Marco de Tilla is a pivotal figure in Italian jazz, capable of combining deep stylistic research with intense academic activity. Graduating with honors in Jazz Music and Composition, he perfected his language with world double bass giants — including Dave Holland, Larry Grenadier, and Scott Colley — acquiring international experience that led him to live and play in Berlin and perform in cities such as New York, Paris, and New Delhi.
Currently professor of Improvisation Techniques at the “San Pietro a Majella” Conservatory in Naples, Marco has also extended his musical sensitivity to theater and cinema, working alongside masters like Giancarlo Giannini, Michele Placido, Laura Morante, and Maurizio De Giovanni.
ANTONELLA MAISTO
From her training with Edda Dell’Orso — the iconic voice of Ennio Morricone's masterpieces — to jazz research at the St. Louis Jazz School, Antonella Maisto's path is a journey between deep expressive awareness and pure interpretative suggestion. Having perfected her skills at Umbria Jazz with Bob Stoloff and in the study of classical singing with Daniela Ciliberti, Antonella has developed a versatile vocal identity capable of naturally inhabiting different genres and languages.
Her career is marked by collaborations with major figures on the Italian and international scenes. She has shared the stage and studio with masters of world music and singer-songwriter music such as Eugenio Bennato, Enzo Gragnaniello, and Tullio De Piscopo. From the refined atmospheres of Walter Ricci and Lorenzo Hengeller to the theater with Tato Russo and Isa Danieli, Antonella Maisto confirms herself as an exceptional performer, capable of merging elegance with the deep roots of Mediterranean culture.
