Enrico Rava & Mario Rusca - D.N.A. (1997) [re-rip]

Enrico Rava needs no introduction as a great trumpet player. However here he is joined with another crack Italian jazz combo led by Mario Rusca, a highly acclaimed pianist throughout Europe, especially in his native country Italy. Born in Turin, he studied classical piano and then moved to Milan to continue his studies in harmony and composition. During the seventies he worked and recorded with the famous violinist Joe Venuti. Later he formed his own quartet "Suspension" with Tullio de Piscopo, George Baiocco and Bruno Tommaso. In later years he worked with some of the most 'important American musicians including: Gerry Mulligan, Chet Baker, Al Gray, Art Farmer, Lou Donaldson, Curtis Fuller, Lee Konitz, Bob Berg, Kay Winding, Jimmy Owens, Toot's Thielemans, Kenny Clarke, Stan Getz, Steve Lacy, Steve Grosmann, Eddie L. Joe Davis, Dusko Goykovic and Pepper Adams, Gianni Basso, Franco Ambrosetti, Woody Show and of course with Enrico Rava on this Album. Essentially “D.N.A.” is another brilliant expose for both artists, not to overlook Rusca’s well-chosen rhythm section. Together they deliver an exciting collection of both Rusca originals and some classic jazz standards. The listener cannot avoid been enthralled by the music. Enjoy!

Giants Of Jazz, 53302, 1997

Recorded 21st-24th December, 1996 at Mondial Sound, Milan, Italy

Personnel:

Enrico Rava - Trumpet (#1-5,7)

Mario Rusca - Piano

Lucio Terzano - Bass

Tony Arco - Drums

Tracks:

01. D.N.A. {Mario Rusca} (5:22)

02. How High The Moon {Nancy Hamilton, Morgan Lewis} (4:08)

03. Out Of Nowhere {Johnny Green, Edward Heyman} (10:13)

04. Flawless {Mario Rusca} (6:40)

05. Bye Bye Blackbird {Ray Henderson, Mort Dixon} (9:08)

06. Falling In Love With Love {Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers} (8:29)

07. My Foolish Heart {Ned Washington, Victor Young} (9:15)

08. You And The Night And The Music {Howard Dietz, Arthur Schwartz} (5:24)

09. Flash Steps {Mario Rusca} (4:44)

10. Chromosome Blues {Mario Rusca} (4:31)

Credits:

Producers - Walter Gürtler & Vanni Moretto

Recording Engineer - Walter Biondi

Cover Photography (Enrico Rava); Luca A. d'Agostino

Other Photos - Boris Vom Scheidt