High Five Quintet - Jazz Desire (2004)

Fabrizio Bosso, is a well-known Italian super trumpeter, and here Fabrizio joins together with other equally successful Italian jazz players as the High Five Quintet, one modelled on genuine hard bop traits. Essentially, this group united to produce some amazing compositions and deliver them with such muscular energy. Within the formation is tenorist Daniele Scannapieco, pianist Luca Mannutza, bassist Pietro Ciancaglini and drummer Lorenzo Tucci; all well-regarded on the continent and leading artists in their own right. Together as a group they have such a gorgeous tone, amazing technique and singing phrasing, all of them masters of their individual instruments. It should be noted that all members of the quintet, except Lorenzo Tucci, contribute some thrilling original compositions to the mix. Overall, portraying the title 'Jazz Desire', this album should appeal to all jazz lovers, regardless of age or taste, enjoy!

Via Veneto Jazz, VVJ 047, 2004
Recorded 8th-10th January, 2008 (#1-9) At Diapason Studio, Rome, Italy;
and February, 2004 (#10,11) in Bari, Italy 

Musicians:
Fabrizio Bosso - Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Daniele Scannapieco - Tenor Saxophone
Luca Mannutza - Piano
Pietro Ciancaglini - Double Bass
Lorenzo Tucci - Drums
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Pierpaolo Bisogno - Bongos (#10,11) 

Tracks:
01. Conversation {Daniele Scannapieco} (6:12)
02. Another One Bites The Dust {John Deacon} (4:41)
03. Libero {Luca Mannutza} (6:00)
04. Dubai {Fabrizio Bosso} (4:53)
05. Campagna {Pietro Ciancaglini} (5:56)
06. Condado {Daniele Scannapieco} (5:22)
07. Shade Of Gira {Luca Mannutza} (6:05)
08. Wide Green Eyes {Fabrizio Bosso} (7:37)
09. The Driver {Pietro Ciancaglini} (4:47) 

Bonus Tracks:
10. Conversation [New Jazz Version] {Daniele Scannapieco} (5:04)
11. Conversation [New Jazz Club Mix] {Daniele Scannapieco} (6:33) 

Total Time: 63:10 

Credits:
Producer - Biagio Pagano
Producer, Arranger - Nicola Conte [Bonus Tracks]
Recording & Mixing - Eugenio Vatta
Mastering - Fabrizio De Carolis
Sound Engineer - Tommy Cavalleri [Bonus Tracks]
Photography - Paolo Soriani
Cover Art - didovalli 

Notes:
Mixed at the Start Studio, Rome
Mastered at Reference Studio, Rome