The legendary progressive rock band JUS PRIMAE NOCTIS (JPN) has released the music video for “a story”, a track that draws from the classic prog influences of Genesis and King Crimson, enriched with refined jazz and blues elements. Over these immersive sounds, the elegant and soothing voice narrates, as the title suggests, a story.

It is the story of a woman who leaves a foggy seaside city in search of a new beginning elsewhere, in distant lands where incense and spices enchant the senses and soothe the pain. Her present is filled with solitude and memories, and amidst the excitement of departure, a question arises: Do I have anyone to share my journey with? Does leaving really make sense? (“What’s the meaning of a choice? If you can’t tell anyone all the reasons, tell the story”). Even illness—the hostile chemistry that holds her body and mind captive—leads to deeper questions. But now that balance is lost, she can finally go with the flow of events and smile once more.

The music video, filmed in Genoa, offers breathtaking glimpses of the Ligurian Sea and includes both live and studio footage, providing a taste of the band’s authentic essence.

Several prestigious guest musicians have contributed their instruments, enhancing the song with sophistication and depth: Diego Banchero (Il Segno del Comando, Malombra, Egida Aurea) on bass, Renzo Luise (former Jus Primae Noctis, Gipsy Troyka, awarded Best Guitarist at Django) on guitar, Alex “Pacho” Rossy (Perigeo, Morgan, Elio e le Storie Tese, Trio Bobo) on drums and additional percussion, and Matteo Scarpettini (Antonello Salis, Niccolò Fabi, Trio Bobo) on percussion.

“a story” is the first single from the album “Man of Air”, released in 2025 by Nadir Music.

Jus Primae Noctis (JPN) have been active since 1991. Over time, the core lineup has remained unchanged (Marco Fehmer – guitar and vocals, Beppi Menozzi – keyboards, Mario Riggio – drums), while many musicians have joined them throughout the years. The current formation was finalized in 2009 with the addition of guitarist Pietro Balbi.

Along with various lineups, the band’s musical journey has evolved, leading them to explore singer-songwriter music, progressive rock, and improg (collective progressive rock improvisations).

JPN have released several self-produced albums and DVDs, but since 2019, they have been collaborating steadily with Nadir Music for their releases. Their discography includes five full-length albums, a remaster, two live albums, and four singles, including this latest release. Their newest album, “Man of Air”, released in 2025, is their first entirely in English and is set to reach an international audience.

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