Transcendental Promotions — crossing the boundaries between genres, art forms, and audience.
As a promoter, Fabio curates and produces Transcendetal Promotions, a series of boundary-crossing live events that bring together modern jazz, chamber music, free improvisation, avant-garde, world music, and visual art — all under one roof.
This journey began in October 2023 when drummer and composer Sean Noonan asked Fabio to book a Bristol show for his newly formed trio. St Stephen's Church became available, and David Mowat offered support through his Lunchtime Concerts series. The lineup expanded to include Enrico Merlin (then touring) and Fabio Ferri Quintet — blending genre-defying music with live abstract art. The event was a Headfirst Editor's Pick and exceeded all expectations.
Encouraged by the success — and being the only evening events at the venue — Fabio continued promoting. At their core, the events cross the boundaries usually found between genres, composition and improvisation, different art forms, and between performers and audience.
Tiny Chapter & Amy Helen
Bristol-based guitarist and composer alongside singer and playwright. Featured in Bristol 24/7
CUD Label Showcase
Performances by BIPED, Kadooshkinn, t l k and London-based Rael (Nukuluk)
Fabio Ferri Quintet & 30 Circles
Live acts plus an exhibition of art synesthetically produced during previous performances. Featured in Bristol 24/7
Gabrielle Stravelli & Pat O'Leary
World-class New York based touring jazz musicians
Limpet & Dan Johnson (Sold Out)
Bristol acts with Pablo Cuevas' immersive light and laser installation responding to the music in real time
PULSION: feat. Leeem Quartet w/ Araceli & Otto + Deems
totemic, ritual-based performance that moves through epic environments of existential dread and wonder
Most events have been Headfirst Editor's Picks.
"A truly astonishing performance! Like 'Finnegan's Wake' set to music! The best thing since Beefheart"
"One of the most unique musical experiences I've ever been to"
"Deeply powerful. Thought provoking performance"
"Music that spoke to me so profoundly I can't really find the words"
"Spinetingling"
"Transcendental"
"These concerts bring together fans of modern jazz, chamber music, free improvisation, avant-garde, world music and more. Bristol has a vibrant representation of these genres, but they rarely intersect. My hope is that people of different backgrounds discover something new, get emotionally moved, and feel an active part of the event."
— Fabio Ferri, Bristol 24/7