Gino Paoli, Enrico Rava, Flavio Boltro, Danilo Rea, Rosario Bonaccorso, Roberto Gatto - Milestones (2007)

There are formulas in music that are closer to the world of magic than to that of chemistry. Alchemies that simply happen. The songs of Gino Paoli. always unique. An author who has written some of the most beautiful pages of the Italian song. And then, jazz, Paoli's old love that returns to the fore thanks to this record. Thus, was born "Milestones - a meeting in jazz", an album made out to this "supergroup" which includes in addition to Gino Paoli himself, some of the greatest Italian jazz players. And the names speak for themselves: Enrico Rava, perhaps the most internationally appreciated Italian musician, gifted with a unique lyricism and creativity. Flavio Boltro (in 3 songs), also on the trumpet, “fierier” than Rava, and gifted with an exceptional technique. Danilo Rea, incredible pianist, creative engine in superlative arrangements and solos. Rosario Bonaccorso, double bass player who has collaborated with countless groups, not least Enrico Rava's quintet together with Roberto Gatto, the “perfect” drummer, the one that every musician would like to have in his group. And therefore, the music; a “live” event in which some of the most famous pieces by Paoli are stripped and covered with different and very precious fabrics. It goes from a "walking" and super swinging "La Gatta" to a touching and dramatic "Sassi", from "Senza Fine" (now a jazz standard) which is the perfect song, even more in this version, to the wonderful "Una Long Love Story". In addition to Paoli's songs, 3 jazz classics are also presented which, interpreted by the Genoese singer-songwriter, become little pearls. These are "Time after time", "I fall in love too easily" and "Stardust", the latter in a beautiful version performed by two pianos, and then by Danilo Rea, together with a historical pianist of Italian jazz: Renato Sellani, a truly exceptional special guest. A jazz meeting then, but also the "milestones" of the great Italian music, jazz and song, together for a unique event recorded for the historic Blue Note. ~ Angela Platania, Guide.Supereva.it. [Translated from Italian]

Blue Note, BN 394362, 2007
Recorded 7th-8th March, 2007 At Teatro Sociale di Soresina, Cremona, Italy 

Personnel:
Gino Paoli - Vocals
Enrico Rava - Trumpet
Flavio Boltro - Trumpet
Danilo Rea - Piano
Rosario Bonaccorso - Double Bass
Roberto Gatto - Drums
Renato Sellani - Piano (#8) 

Tracks:
01. Time After Time {Sammy Cahn, Jule Styne} (4:45)
02. Sapore Di Sale {Gino Paoli} (6:18)
03. Vivere Ancora {Gino Paoli} (5:12)
04. I Fall In Love Too Easily {Sammy Cahn, Jule Styne} (5:01)
05. La Gatta {Gino Paoli} (4:41)
06. Che Cosa C'e' {Gino Paoli} (5:10)
07. Una Lunga Storia D'Amore {Gino Paoli} (4:57)
08. Stardust {Hoagy Carmichael, Mitchell Parish} (6:10)
09. Quando {Luigi Tenco} (2:54)
10. Sassi {Gino Paoli} (5:07)
11. Il Cielo In Una Stanza {Gino Paoli} (5:27)
12. Senza Fine {Gino Paoli} (7:18) 

Total Time: 63:00

Credits:
Producer - Aldo Merurio, Bruno Sconocchia
Recording Engineer - Massimo Aluzzi
Assistant Engineer - Federico Federici
Mixing Engineer - Roberto Rosu (Studio Quattrouno, Rome)
Mastering Engineer - Greg Calbi (Sterling Sound, New York)
Technical Manager - Massimo Istroni
Sound Room Engineer - Luca Giannerini
Stage Sound Engineer - David Barbagli
Audio Service for Soresina Concerts - Coriolano Music Service
Art Project - Rosario Bonaccorso, Roberto Gatto, Aldo Merurio, Enrico Rava, Danilo Rea
Design, Photography - Panaro Design Srl 

Italian pop star Gino Paoli meets five Italian jazz stars: Enrico Rava, Danilo Rea, Flavio Boltro, Rosario Bonaccorso, Roberto Gatto. This live event became an album of his greatest hits revisited in jazzy way.