Stefano Di Battista, Flavio Boltro Quintet - Volare (1997)

Here we have an early collaboration of a number of emerging European jazz musicians in the late 90's. This album is especially good due to the pairing of both Stefano Di Battista and Flavio Boltro before they made a name for themselves in their own backyards. In fact, all the musicians, predominantly Italian and French, on this date have gone on to carve out solid careers. Recorded in France and released on Label Bleu, this CD will be of interest to any hard bop and post-bop lover with a leaning towards the European jazz scene. In all a fine recording that's very recommended, Enjoy!

Label Bleu, LBLC 6613, 1998

Recorded & Mixed in July, 1997 At Studio Gil Evans, Amiens, France

Musicians:

Stefano Di Battista - Saxophones

Flavio Boltro - Trumpet

Eric Legnini - Piano

Jean-Pierre Taïeb - Guitar

Rosario Bonaccorso - Bass

Benjamin Henocq - Drums

Tracks:

01. Prima Di Partire {Stefano Di Battista} (5:28)

02. Blues For Michel {Stefano Di Battista} (3:51)

03. Widows Walk {Rick Margitza} (9:15)

04. Funky Porcini {Stefano Di Battista} (4:02)

05. Stars Fell On Alabama {Mitchell Parish, Frank Perkins} (7:08)

06. Matbon {Rosario Bonaccorso} (8:31)

07. My Foolish Heart {Ned Washington, Victor Young} (2:39)

08. Patacchione {Eric Legnini} (8:33)

09. Volare {Stefano Di Battista} (5:26)

10. Rap [Hip Criminal Time Top] {Stefano Di Battista} (4:21)

11. Caligola {Flavio Boltro} (1:44)

12. One Finger Snap {Herbie Hancock} (4:38)

Total Time: 65:36

Credits:

Executive Producer - Michel Orier

Production Assistant - Martine Patrice

Recording Engineer - Philippe Teissier du Cros

Assist Engineer - Pierre Guinot

Digital Editing - Jean-Pierre Bouquet

Photos - Didier Cry

Sleeve Design - Christophe Rémy

Translation - Stephanie Carwin