Newcomer: Danny Rico

Danny is an Austrian pianist, drummer and composer living in Salzburg. In 2012, he graduated from the Carinthian State Conservatory. From 2010 to 2020, he lived in London and Lisbon. In addition to his work as a solo artist, he has had the honour of collaborating with the following artists: Andreya Triana, Steaming Satellites, Ray Warleigh, Ian Fisher, and others. During this decade, his work has taken him to major stages (Royal Albert Hall, State Opera Portugal, Ronnie Scott's, Roundhouse, Union Chapel, KOKO et.al.), festivals (Hyde Park, Isle of Wight, et.al.), and radio and TV (Jool's Holland, BBC 2 with Jamie Cullum, Antena 2, Ö3, FM4, et.al.). Danny has released three albums as a leader, "Threads" (2013), Artificial Anus" (2022) and "Forest People" (2024).