Fabrizio D'Alisera Quartet + Max Ionata - Crossthing (2013)

Fabrizio D'Alisera realizes a modern mainstream record, in the company of three musicians versed in the genre and hosting a saxophone alter ego of weight and competence, such as Max Ionata, present in four of the eight pieces. The repertoire consists of seven originals, mostly signed by the group leader and a standard, "A Weaver Of Dreams" made famous by Nat King Cole. We move from hardboppistic brand themes, such as "N2" and "The Whaler", to funky tracks, such as "Crossthing". We pass from songs with a vague Brazilian flavor, "I Ain't Got Nothin' But A Bicycle" to nostalgie tanghere, in "Dear Now". "Frame Shop", on the other hand, is a heartfelt and melancholy ballad. "Quarantena" is on medium tempo with a pressing, looming battery and the soloists led to create their interventions in a relaxed and melodic way, without causing, however, a contrast with the rhythmic base. The best segment is, perhaps, the last, reserved for Elliott's classic -Young, with "A Weaver Of Dreams". The strengths of the disc are certainly represented by the dialogues between the two saxophonists, two characters similar in the way of understanding jazz and with an appropriate knowledge of tradition and current events, always in the context of the "mainstream" of African American music. Enrico Bracco, Maurizio Perrone and Mario Linneri are, for their part, precise, correct and in line with what is asked of them by the band leader. The record certainly does not scream a miracle. The intentions of D'Alisera and associates, on the other hand, are to bring out the pronunciation and familiarity with the jazz idiom in their project, trying to shuffle the cards a little to produce something linked to tradition, but not fossilized on the same. From this point of view, the objective can be considered achieved. ~ Gianni Montano [Translated from Italian], Jazzitalia.

Alfa Music, AFPCD139, 2013
Recording and Mixing At Monk Studio Segni, Rome, Italy 

Musicians:
Fabrizio D'Alisera - Tenor Sax, Soprano Sax (#4), Arranger [Right Channel]
Enrico Bracco - Guitar (#1,3-7)
Maurizio Perrone - Double Bass
Mario Lineri - Drums
+ Special Guest:
Max Ionata - Tenor Saxophone (#1,2,4,5) [Left Channel] 

Tracks:
1. N2 {Fabrizio D'Alisera} (5:46)
2. Crossthing {Fabrizio D'Alisera} (5:26)
3. I Ain't Got Nothin' But A Bicycle {Fabrizio D'Alisera} (9:32)
4. Dear Now {Fabrizio D'Alisera} (4:34)
5. The Whaler {Fabrizio D'Alisera} (5:48)
6. Quarantena {Enrico Bracco} (7:05)
7. Frame Shop {Fabrizio D'Alisera} (6:26)
8. A Weaver Of Dreams {Jack Elliott, Victor Young} (8:43) 

Total Time: 53:20

Credits:
Production Co-ordination - Fabrizio Salvatore
Recording & Mixing - Jacopo Ruggeri [Monk Studio Segni]
Mastering - Alessandro Guardia [Alfa Music Studio, Rome]
Graphic Design: Marie Joveneau Haunag Design, Rome

Aldo Bassi Quartet - Distanze (1999)

Bassi formed the Aldo Bassi Quartet in 1998 to develop original jazz compositions. The album covers a range of moods, from the attractive waltz od "Dear Tom", a tribute to New York trumpeter Tom Harrell, through the tense conversation between the two horns at the start of "Past Years", to the probing, bluesy trumpet over a funky backbeat on "Reprise", or the graceful melodicism of the title track, "Distanze". Throughout we are reminded of the breadth of Bassi's experience. Distanze's acoustic grooves and eloquent simplicity ensure that this release will consolidate Bassi's reputation as one of the finest trumpeters on the jazz scene. ~ Extract from JazzHead notes

Philology Records, W 164-2, 1999

JazzHead Records, HEAD035, 2003

Recorded and Mixed 30^th-31^st January &1^st-2^nd February, 1999
At Crocodile Studio, Latina, Italy

Musicians:

Aldo Bassi - Trumpet, Flugelhorn

Enrico Bracco - Electric Guitar

Stefano Cantarano - Double Bass

Alessandro Svampa - Drums

Guest:

Mauro Panzieri - Oboe, English Horn

Tracks:

1. Dear Tom {Aldo Bassi} (6:39)

2. Waterfall {Stefano Cantarano} (7:01)

3. Past Years {Aldo Bassi} (7:14)

4. Nadir {Aldo Bassi} (6:49)

5. Reprise {Aldo Bassi} (7:47)

6. Distanze {Aldo Bassi} (7:08)

7. Zing {Aldo Bassi} (3:54)

8. Arabian Desire {Aldo Bassi} (7:00)

9. La Sagra Del Moscarino {Aldo Bassi} (8:23)

Total Time: 63:55

Credits:

Recording and Mixing - Claudio Olimpio, Mario Marcucci

It is with great regret that we learn that Aldo Bassi passed away on May 10, 2020. He suffered for a year from an incurable disease, dying at the age of 58. The family and all those who mourn him today, are offering their most sincere and heartfelt condolences. Among those who wanted to remember him were Paolo Fresu and Nicki Nicolai ~ Extract from JazzItalia.net.