Onofrio Paciulli - Epoca (2014)

Onofrio Paciulli's second album has a particular scent, flavor. From the first seconds and the first notes it seems to retrace the streets of New York. A musical path that the pianist Onofrio Paciulli called “Epoca”, probably marking the moment in which the hands of his artistic creativity have reached a considerable maturity. The disc opens with "Believe" a relaxed, relaxed even eight, with modern but catchy harmonies and a memorable arrangement of winds that immediately give us proof of the stature of Onofrio Paciulli who, not only proves to be a pianist with an excellent and very personal style, but also a capable arranger, with a strong character and very clear ideas. It also makes use of excellent collaborators such as Rosario Giuliani who exhibits here a formidable solo on alto sax. "You Go to My Head", one of the few non-original songs on the album, winks at the most classic jazz, played with great skill also by Guido Di Leone's guitar who phrases with his typical melodic and harmonic awareness. With "Birth" Onofrio Paciulli lets the listener enter a recess of the soul; the music thus descends into the author's intimate, giving us the possibility to listen to the notes and the voice of the soul at the same time. "My Happiness" immediately brings us back to the heart of the big apple, showing off a highly articulated, effective and captivating theme and a tenacious straight bop rhythm magnificently supported by Francesco Angiuli on double bass and Daniele Scasciamacchia on drums. The other special guest, Fabrizio Bosso, unleashes a stroke of remarkable virtuosity with his trumpet solo, and then staged a very enjoyable moment of solo exchanges with Rosario Giuliani. "Epoca" is a ballad that surprises at every corner, crossing the paths of major and minor harmonies with the creative abilities of the mind and heart. Here another rhythm that often alternates with the previous one in the album, frescoes the compositional canvas with skillful soft brushstrokes: Dario Di Lecce on double bass and Fabio Delle Foglia on drums. A second standard, "You and the Night and the Music", sees Onofrio Paciulli boldly emerge in giving character to the solo aspect, intertwining with Guido di Leone's virtuous impromptuism. A 5/4 Latin is the setting for another beautiful original composition: "My Love and I", with a very elaborate theme, a very refined harmonic carpet and an interesting one with Afro reminiscences of the drummer Giovanni Scasciamacchia. The penultimate piece, “Enjoy”, original composition in 3/4 that recalls the grace and lightness of a fairy-tale and relaxed atmosphere, is a very cantabilissimo piece in which to recline comfortably and let yourself be carried away. The album closes with the "Old Devil Moon" standard, cleverly introduced by a rhythmic-harmonic obligate, "Epoca" therefore, marks the dizzying rise of Onofrio Paciulli in the Olympus of the great pianists as well as of the original and ingenious composers who can be counted in the Apulian panorama, through important space-time coordinates: this second album (a new 'era' in fact) of profound stylistic maturation and the breaking of the overseas boundaries that bring him closer to the greats of American jazz. ~ www.four-edition.com. 

Fo(u)r Edition, CD CO417, 2014
Recorded 22nd January & 3rd February, 2014 at Sorriso Studios, Bari, Italy 

Musicians:
Onofrio Paciulli - Piano, Arranger
Fabrizio Bosso - Trumpet (#1,4,7)
Rosario Giuliani - Alto Saxophone (#1,4,7)
Guido Di Leone - Guitar (#1,2,4-9)
Francesco Angiuli - Double Bass
Dario Di Lecce - Double Bass
Giovanni Scasciamacchia - Drums
Fabio Delle Foglie - Drums 

Tracks:
1. Believe {Onofrio Paciulli} (6:45)
2. You Go To My Head {J. Fred Coots, Haven Gillespie} (4:55)
3. Birth {Onofrio Paciulli} (4:54)
4. My Happiness {Onofrio Paciulli} (5:57)
5. Epoca {Onofrio Paciulli} (7:02)
6. You And The Night And The Music {Howard Dietz, Arthur Schwartz} (4:58)
7. My Love And I {David Raksin, Johnny Mercer} (5:42)
8. Enjoy {Onofrio Paciulli} (6:07)
9. Old Devil Moon {Burton Lane, E.Y. Harburg} (9:03) 

Total Time: 55:26 

Believe {Onofrio Paciulli}

Rosario Bonaccorso Quartet - Viaggiando (2015)

Bonaccorso is one of the "elder statesmen" in modern Italian Jazz circles. In Italian, "viaggiare" can have any number of meanings from traveling, to journey, or to tour. Inherent in the term is the idea that the flow of movement is the focal point, it is the journey itself that counts, not necessarily getting to the destination. Traveling with friends makes the process all that more enjoyable and also helps the time pass more pleasurably. He is joined by old and new traveling companions: Roberto Taufic: Guitar, Fabrizio Bosso: Trumpet and Javier Girotto: Soprano Sax, Quena and Moseño. The music on this CD is different because it reflects past jazz traditions while, at the same time, incorporating influences from today’s World Music. The music swings but the time is less metronomic and more inferred through the use of Latin Jazz rhythms. 

‘Viaggiando’ consists of 14 original compositions that propel listeners head-long on an incredible journey, subtly shifting from one continent to another, while drifting through emotions linked by the common thread of the "voyage”. A deep introspection pervades Rosario Bonaccorso’s music, portraying a soul-searching autobiography that reveals his passions and inspirations. There are also a few tracks where the musician sings for the first time: Storto, My Faith, Mon Frere. Once again, he has chosen his travelling companions with acute sensitivity and awareness. At his side, Fabrizio Bosso sustains the creative flow, as he intuitively chisels evocative melodic fragments with his trumpet, while Argentinian saxophonist Javier Girotto and Brazilian guitarist Roberto Taufic blend in seamlessly into the fabric, further flavouring this journey with the cultural sensitivity deriving from their homelands." ~ Extract from Jazz Profiles. 

Via Veneto Jazz, VVJ 098, 2015
Recorded at Toto Sound Studio, Rome, Italy 

Musicians:
Rosario Bonaccorso - Double Bass, Vocals
Fabrizio Bosso - Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Javier Girotto - Soprano Sax, Quena, Moxeno
Roberto Taufic - Guitar, Backing Vocals

Tracks:
01. Viaggiando (3:13)
02. Matto (3:49)
03. My Faith (5:31)
04. Storto (2:38)
05. ACJ (4:32)
06. Domin (3:22)
07. Come La Neve (4:42)
08. Give Me Your Hand And Sing (3:20)
09. Song For My Father (2:56)
10. Buon Volo (3:00)
11. Agosto (4:25)
12. Indian Summer (3:27)
13. Mister Kneipp (5:03)
14. Mon Frere (3:01) 

Music and lyrics by Rosario Bonaccorso 

Total Time: 53:05 

Credits:
Producer Jando Music
Recording Engineer - Stefano Del Vecchio
Mixing & Mastering - Eduardo Taufic
Cover "Giando Blu" - Luigi Boille
Photos - Paolo Soriani
Artwork - Enzo Criscione 

Give Me Your Hand And Sing

Salvatore Tranchini - Faces (2004)

A contemporary Italian hard bop masterpiece that has been difficult to obtain for over a year is finally back in stock for a limited time! Wonderful melodies are played out in rapid succession. The leader is Salvatore Tranchini, a drummer from Naples, but this work also features Fabrizio Bosso's superb solo on trumpet in a variety of tunes. First, the fast tempo (1) features sharp and melodic phrases backed by superb technique. The ballad (2) features muted play full of poetry. The melancholy lyrical solo in (3) with a Spanish/Mediterranean atmosphere is sexy! "Clifford's Memories" is performed by a piano trio alone, interpreted with a Euro-aesthetic feeling, and is also a gem. ~ ventoazul.shop-pro.jp. [Translated from Japanese] 

Red Records, RR 123301-2 CD, 2004
Recorded 12th-13th April, 2003 at Studio Il Parco, Naples, Italy 

Musicians:
Salvatore Tranchini - Drums
Fabrizio Bosso - Trumpet
Daniele Scannapieco - Saxophone
Francesco Nastro - Piano
Aldo Vigorito - Bass 

Tracks:
1. Eurostar {Fabrizio Bosso} (5:40)
2. Just A Moment {Francesco Nastro} (5:29)
3. Sad Day {Daniele Scannapieco} (10:29)
4. Triton {Francesco Nastro} (6:28)
5. Baires {Aldo Vigorito} (6:21)
6. Running {Steve Swallow} (4:07)
7. Que Te Pasa {Aldo Vigorito} (7:26)
8. Nettuno {Francesco Nastro} (5:20)
9. I Remember Clifford {Benny Golson} (6:45) 

Total Time: 58:09 

Credits:
Producer - Sergio Veschi
Recording, Mixing & Mastering - Carlo Gentiletti
Graphics - Fabio Scopino
Photography - Pierpaolo Tamasi
Liner Notes - Maurizio Franco 

Eurostar

Fabrizio Bosso - Bosso Meets Gianni Basso Quintet - 'S Wonderful (2006)

Rising trumpeter/flügelhornist Fabrizio Bosso meets veteran tenor saxophonist Gianni Basso for this solid studio recording that focuses mostly on standards from the Great American Songbook. With pianist Andrea Pozza, bassist Luciano Milanese, and drummer Stefano Bagnoli providing terrific support, the session opens with an extended treatment of "What Is This Thing Called Love?" that cooks, followed by a soothing midtempo setting of "Witchcraft." Bosso's feature (on muted trumpet) is a swinging take of "If I Were a Bell," while the big-toned Basso is showcased in "Oh! What It Seemed to Be," a neglected gem popular with crooners of the 1940s that isn't heard very often on a jazz date. "Candy," another oldie that has fallen out of favor, is revived in swinging fashion, with Bosso switching to flügelhorn and Basso recalling the greats of his instrument with a fine solo. Recommended. ~ by Ken Dryden, AMG. 

Philology Records, W 350.2, 2007
Recorded 6th January, 2006 in Bergamo, Italy 

Musicians:
Fabrizio Bosso - Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Gianni Basso - Tenor Saxophone
Andrea Pozza - Piano
Luciano Milanese - Bass
Stefano Bagnoli - Drums

Tracks:
01. What Is This Thing Called Love? {Cole Porter} (10:00)
02. Witchcraft {Cy Coleman, Carolyn Leigh} (4:47)
03. Quo Vadis Samba [Take 1] {Duško Gojković} (6:15)
04. On A Slow Boat To China {Frank Loesser} (6:24)
05. If I Were A Bell {Frank Loesser} (6:08)
06. With A Song In My Heart {Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers} (4:45)
07. 'S Wonderful {George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin} (5:45)
08. Candy {Mack David, Alex Kramer} (6:54)
09. Oh, What It Seemed To Be {Bennie Benjamin} (4:52)
10. Quo Vadis Samba [Take 2] {Duško Gojković} (6:15) 

Total Time: 62:09 

Credits:
Producer, Liner Notes - Paolo Piangiarelli
Engineer - Paolo Filippi
Graphic Design - www.danilosantinelli.it
Photography - Luciano Rossetti 

'S Wonderful

Renato Sellani encounters Fabrizio Bosso - Thank You, George Gershwin (2002)

One of the acid tests to evaluate jazz musicians is to put them into a duo setting. This all-Gershwin program, pairing veteran pianist Renato Sellani and a rising young star, Fabrizio Bosso, who doubles on trumpet and flugelhorn, succeeds with flying colors. Since most (if not all) of this music is already very well known to jazz fans, the duo has their work cut out for them to find new approaches to each song. "The Man I Love" combines Bosso's virtuoso flügelhorn (including an incredible unaccompanied coda) and Sellani's spacious, understated accompaniment to produce a masterful interpretation. "Oh, Lady be Good!" is one of the most familiar pieces in the jazz canon, but their marvelous, playful, and subtle introduction builds up the tension before they finally switch to a more typical tempo. "Soon" is not quite as well known as the remaining compositions on this CD, but their richly textured treatment of the lyrical ballad is a gem to behold. The two musicians are at their very best in the old warhorse "I Got Rhythm," which features Sellani at his most playful and some sassy muted work by Bosso. This is highly recommended. ~ by Ken Dryden, AMG. 

Philology Records, W 237.2, 2003
Recorded 19th March, 2002 at Mu Rec Studio, Milano, Italy 

Musicians:
Renato Sellani - Piano
Fabrizio Bosso - Trumpet, Flugelhorn

Tracks:
01. The Man I Love (8:12)
02. Oh, Lady Be Good (5:56)
03. Someone To Watch Over Me (4:18)
04. Strike Up The Band (6:21)
05. Soon (4:30)
06. But Not For Me (7:38)
07. A Foggy Day (7:28)
08. I Got Rhythm (4:29)
09. Embraceable You (6:19)
10. Somebody Loves Me (4:04) 

All compositions by George Gershwin 

Total Time: 59:20 

Credits:
Producer, Liner Notes - Paolo Piangiarelli
Engineer - Paolo Falascone
Mastering - Fabio Alfonsi
Photography - Valentino Paoletti
Graphics - danilo.santinelli@tin.it 

Someone To Watch Over Me

Gianfranco Menzella Quintet - Miriam (2009)

With Miriam, Gianfranco Menzella presents the public a study that is certainly classic in stylistic terms, linking itself to the references of black music and introducing an experimental touch for the harmonizations that evolves in the direction of free jazz, blues and fusion. The Quintet's work, however, is extremely elegant and also reflects a high basic cultural provenance which is the receptive environment, a sophisticated spatial soul that is impossible not to love. In the foreground is Menzella's tenor sax, followed by an alto sax, a sumptuous piano, as well as the classic instruments of the rhythm session such as bass, drums and trumpets, which often join together and seek a swing direction together. It must be admitted that all these categorizations in genres do not best express a work which is, instead, very fine in keeping together all the different nuances of the same musical matrix. In fact, essentiality, stylistic balance, clean lines are perceived. The only concession to greater freedom is probably an image, this one: try to close your eyes for 40 minutes of listening and you will find the right dimension to dream of New York at the end of the 40s. Miriam's aesthetic is probably in the search for solutions that are refined and at the same time understandable by everyone. The title of the album - a woman's name - who knows if it wants to be in part a tribute to the female universe, or a suggestion to approach it with much more fluidity or, why not, even an invitation to women to open up, since they often manage to make themselves unhappily unintelligible. And Miriam, just by chance, means "beloved": if therefore in jazz notes there is passion, feeling and imagination, capable of speaking to the heart, isn't Miriam perhaps the best title that could be found as a symbol of this musical choice? It must be recognized, to an excellent Italian saxophonist like Gianfranco Menzella, the ability to potentially be appreciated by a large audience. Menzella doesn't seem to have even reached the full maturity of his artistic expression yet, yet the results are already excellent. Let's look forward to other pearls on the Italian jazz scene which, we like to say, in recent years has been increasingly enriched by skilled young talents. ~ Extract by Rosanna Perrone, Jazzitalia.net. [Translated from Italian] 

Philology Records, W 416.2, 2010
Recorded 25th March, 2009 at Studio Mediterraneo di Santeramo Colle, Bari, Italy 

Musicians:
Gianfranco Menzella - Tenor Saxophone
Alfonso Deida - Piano, Alto Saxophone (#8)
Tomaso Scannapieco - Bass
Giovanni Scasciamacchia - Drums
Special Guest:
Fabrizio Bosso - Trumpet (#1,2,4,6) 

Tracks:
1. Miriam {Gianfranco Menzella} (6:48)
2. Marco Smiles {Gianfranco Menzella} (5:34)
3. Falegname {Giovanni Scasciamacchia} (3:45)
4. Tidal Breeze {Harold Danko} (5:39)
5. Hermitage {Pat Metheny} (5:40)
6. Muddy In The Bank {Steve Swallow} (4:02)
7. Amico {Giovanni Scasciamacchia} (5:03)
8. Blues For Max {Gianfranco Menzella} (4:11) 

Total Time: 40:42 

Credits:
Producer - Paolo Piangiarelli
Recording, Mixing & Mastering Engineer - Massimo Stano
Photograhy - Claudia Calavelta, Marco Lopomo
Graphic Design & Cover Concept - danilosantinelli.it 

Muddy In The Bank

Irio De Paula invites Fabrizio Bosso - Once I Loved: Chapter One (2003)

The sinuosity with which Fabrizio Bosso's trumpet meets Irio De Paula's guitar makes this work tasteful. Irio De Paula is a great master who alone manages to support each piece rhythmically and harmonically, offering Fabrizio Bosso the possibility of releasing his now strange class. An excellent, clean sound, perfect timing and an improvisational ability that is always very relevant to what is being played make him one of the best Italian realities. The interplay that is felt at all times is very valid given that both Bosso and De Paula show that they take inspiration from each other by promptly adapting dynamics and phrasing. Regarding the repertoire perhaps a little more could have been done. These are pieces that in the field of jazz music are to be considered timeless, but precisely for this reason it becomes very difficult to offer them in a completely original way. However, it should be emphasized that the main element of this work is in the meeting that the two musicians have made and not in the choice of pieces. ~ Marcus Losavius, jazzitalia.net. 

Philology Records, W 256.2, 2003
Recorded 15th January, 2003 at Mu Rec Studio, Milano, Italy 

Musicians:
Irio De Paula - Acoustic Guitar
Fabrizio Bosso - Trumpet, Flugelhorn 

Tracks:
1. Once I Loved {Antônio Carlos Jobim} (5:18)
2. Night And Day {Cole Porter} (9:09)
3. Summer Samba {Marcos Valle} (5:49)
4. O Amor Em Paz {Antônio Carlos Jobim} (6:49)
5. Just Friends {John Klenner, Sam M. Lewis} (7:36)
6. Wave {Antônio Carlos Jobim} (8:18)
7. Samba De Uma Nota So {Antônio Carlos Jobim} (4:24) 

Total Time: 47:23 

Credits:
Producer - Paolo Piangiarelli
Recording Engineer - Paolo Falascone [Direct>Two Tracks]
Editing Engineer - George Ziskind
Mastering Engineer - Fabio Alfonsi [Green Digital, Macerata]
Photography - Franco Mancini (Cover), Luciano Rossetti
Graphics - www.danilosantinelli.it 

Fabrizio Bosso is certainly one of the best things that happened to Italian jazz in this decade. I don't remember any trumpeter that has impressed me so much in recent years, and not only in Italy, and I'm weighing my words. Fabrizio has a beautiful sound, very pure and expressive, and has an absolutely extraordinary control of the instrument, which however he never takes advantage of for free. He is endowed with great imagination and very quick reflexes, together with great energy and a perfect mastery of language, so he always manages to surprise and enthuse. I love this CD very much because in addition to being full of ideas and surprises, it also manages to be very pleasant and has none of those characteristics that sometimes make jazz standoffish. The songs are all bossa nova and jazz classics. They are part of that repertoire that we will never get tired of listening to. A disc that lends itself to more than one reading, and this is perhaps its main quality. Hats off! ~ Enrico Rava. 

Once I Loved

Max Ionata Organ 3 + Fabrizio Bosso - Coffee Time (2010)

Here's a brilliant quartet led by Max Ionata joined by his friend, trumpeter Fabrizio Bosso. Added to this bass-less grouping is pianist Luca Mannutza showcasing his talents as an organist and drummer Lorenzo Tucci. The overall performance on this album centers around a very tight hard bop flavour, but with a bit of bossa thrown in as conveyed on "#3". Other compositions such as the unprecedented avant-garde "Prince" "#4", displays a different side to this very proficient band. According to Albore Jazz's producer Satoshi Toyoda, this is "Neo Italian Hard Bop". In addition to tunes by Joe Henderson, Gorni Kramer, Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock are the well-constructed originals penned by Max "#1,7" and Luca "5,6". Hammond fans will love the powerful "E.S.C.’', the rolling “Safari” with its hypnotic horns is another gem. Other highlights include the fast paced "Mona Lisa" and the compelling take of Miles Davis' "All Blues". Overall, the dynamism of these musicians re-affirms there’s no doubt that it's a great album, engaging the listener over multiple appraisals, Enjoy! 

Albóre Jazz, ALBCD-011, 2010
Recorded 1st-2nd June, 2010 At Casa del Jazz Studio, Rome, Italy 

Musicians:
Max Ionata - Tenor Saxophone
Fabrizio Bosso - Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Luca Mannutza - Organ [Hammond], Electric Piano
Lorenzo Tucci - Drums 

Tracks:
1. Coffee Time {Max Ionata} (6:43)
2. In 'N' Out {Joe Henderson} (5:15)
3. Donna {Gorni Kramer} (4:56)
4. Kiss {Prince} (4:20)
5. E.S.C. {Luca Mannutza} (8:24)
6. Safari {Luca Mannutza} (8:20)
7. Mona Lisa {Max Ionata} (4:17)
8. All Blues {Miles Davis} (6:42)
9. Chan's Song {Herbie Hancock} (5:46) 

Total Time: 54:21

Credits:
Executive Producer - Satoshi Toyoda
Recording Engineer - Stefano Del Vecchio
Mixing & Mastering Engineer - Luca Bulgarelli
Music Director - Max Ionata
Photography - Andrea Boccalini 

Coffee Time

Max Ionata Quartet feat. Fabrizio Bosso - Dieci (2011)

Max Ionata is undoubtedly one of the most interesting saxophonists on the European jazz scene and this latest work proves it in its own right. At the head of a quartet made up of extraordinary musicians who have been following him for the past ten years (hence the title of the CD) such as Nicola Muresu on double bass and Nicola Angelucci on drums and Luca Mannutza on piano, Ionata produces a truly convincing performance. The songs, almost all original, give a very high-level mainstream, interpreted with taste and great interplay. Max Ionata's stamp is decided, the voice of his saxophone is warm and biting, his phrasing, while not lacking numerous references to sacred monsters of jazz history from Dexter Gordon to Coleman Hawkins from Ben Webster to Sonny Rollins, Lester Young, at the same time, has the tendency to go beyond the historical-stylistic limits showing great personality, extraordinary ideas and sensitivity in interpretation. The musicians who accompany him are all wonderfully blended and interact with effectiveness and precision, without ever hindering or excelling, managing to create a perfect balance between dynamism and sweetness, between delicacy and aggression. Surely Ionata knows how to capture the listener's attention with a decisive and disruptive attitude. He is a volcanic artist and knows how to play with the imagination and the skill that distinguishes him but above all he knows how to make every interpretation enjoyable. Emblematic in this sense are the songs "Turn Around", "Lode for Joe" and the fantastic "Astobard", "Coltrane meet Evans" and "L'Altalena" where the added value of a formidable soloist like Fabrizio Bosso gives a quality and a overwhelming, vibrant force that borders on stylistic perfection as well as transmitting deep emotions, enclosed in the unrepeatable moment of delicious two-voice games. ~ Alessandro Carabelli, Jazzitalia. [Translated from Italian] 

Via Veneto Jazz, VVJ 070, 2011
Recorded 2011 at Riff Raff Jazz Studio, Trevignano Romano, Italy 

Musicians:
Max Ionata - Tenor Saxophone
Luca Mannutza - Piano
Nicola Muresu - Double Bass
Nicola Angelucci - Drums
Guest:
Fabrizio Bosso - Trumpet, Flugelhorn (#1,2,7) 

Tracks:
1. Astobard {Nicola Muresu} (8:05)
2. Coltrane Meet Evans {Luca Mannutza} (7:13)
3. La Talpa {Max Ionata} (7:41)
4. Turn Around {Luca Mannutza} (7:06)
5. Who Can I Turn To {Anthony Newley, Leslie Bricusse} (5:24)
6. Lode 4 Joe {Max Ionata} (7:00)
7. L'Altalena {Luca Mannutza} (5:28)
8. Attila [Lease] {Nicola Muresu} (4:23) 

Total Time: 52:23 

Credits:
Producer - Matteo Pagano
Sound Engineer - Raimondo Mosci
Mixing Engineer - Antonio Di Donato
Cover Photo - Roberto Panucci
Photo [Fabrizio Bosso] - Andrea Palmucci
Photo [Quartet] - Mario Cutolo
Graphic Designer - Enzo Criscione

Aldo Romano - Complete Communion To Don Cherry (2010)

At the helm of an Italian-French quartet composed of Fabrizio Bosso, Géraldine Laurent and Henri Texier, Aldo Romano pays homage to the figure of Don Cherry with the twelve tracks of Complete Communion, an impromptu project that later became stable and today a record for Dreyfus. It is a journey of great impact through the artistic journey of the American trumpeter - who passed away fifteen years ago - where several of his compositions are investigated, completed by some passages signed by Ornette Coleman and a single original title. At the heart of the proposed music is the great harmony between the members of the group - each with remarkable technical and expressive qualities -, the desire to elevate the music towards moments of absolute value and the desire to remember a musician who has a good slice of jazz was decisive. The album does not present - as one might have imagined - great moments of avant-garde tension and improvisation, while a sufficiently linear mainstream prevails. Modern record in being so tied to tradition, but sparkling and proactive in its decisive pace, which never loses the thread of the narrative discourse. Music with smooth outlines, but with points of interest within, such as the leader's inexorable and elegant drumming, the precision of sound developed by Bosso and the flexibility of Géraldine Laurent's interventions. An excellent opportunity, therefore, for those who want to frame the figure of Don Cherry differently, as well as for those - albeit out of time - who want to get closer to this essential icon. ~ by AAJI Staff, AAJ. 

Dreyfus Jazz, FDM 46050369662, 2010
Recorded 22nd & 23rd February, 2010 

Musicians:
Aldo Romano - Drums
Fabrizio Bosso - Trumpet
Géraldine Laurent - Saxophone
Henri Texier - Bass 

Tracklist:
01. Remembrance {Don Cherry} (5:25)
02. Elephantasy {Don Cherry} (5:18)
03. Music Man {Don Cherry} (4:20)
04. Spring Is Here {Don Cherry} (4:24)
05. Jayne {Ornette Coleman} (4:01)
06. Complete Communion {Don Cherry} (3:17)
07. Don Song {Don Cherry} (2:17)
08. The Blessing {Ornette Coleman} (5:02)
09. Mother Of The Veil {Ornette Coleman} (3:47)
10. Gush !! {Aldo Romano} (2:42)
11. Art Deco {Don Cherry} (4:05)
12. When Will The Blues Leave {Ornette Coleman} (4:12) 

Total Time: 48:50 

Credits:
Producer - Aldo Romano, Francis Dreyfus
Recording Engineer - Jeff Ginouvès
Recording Assistant - Cécile Coutelier
Mixing & Mastering Engineer - René Ameline
Mixing Assistant - Guillaume Dujardin
Mastering Assistant - Benjamin Joubert
Photos - Jean-Baptiste Millot
Artwork - Suite 303
Liner Notes - Philippe Carles

Fabrizio Bosso Quintet - Rome After Midnight (2004)

Here we have an excellent early release by Italian master trumpeter Fabrizio Bosso. For this date he assembles a quintet comprising of similar youngish talent that would go on to become equally well-known Italian jazz musicians. The album comprises of a lively repertoire of hard bop and post-bop classics. He is joined by Daniele Scannapieco on tenor, pianist Mike Melillo, bass player Massimo Moriconi and drummer Lorenzo Tucci. All musicians have continued to develop and have correspondingly evolved into some of the best jazz players on the continent today. Many have been part of and are still actively engaged within the European circuit and abroad. The majority have led a multitude of groups and produced a considerable number of high-quality albums. There's not a lot more to say other than that Fabrizio unites his group to produce and showcase an exhilarating assortment of great jazz music, Enjoy! 

Sound Hills, SSCD-8129, 2004
Recorded 12th & 13th October, 2004 At House Recording Studio, Rome, Italy 

Personnel:
Fabrizio Bosso - Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Daniele Scannapieco - Tenor Saxophone
Mike Melillo - Piano
Massimo Moriconi - Bass
Lorenzo Tucci - Drums 

Tracks:
01. Eye Of The Hurricane {Herbie Hancock} (3:14)
02. Ceora {Lee Morgan} (6:27)
03. Honeysuckle Rose {Fats Waller} (6:43)
04. Road Song {Wes Montgomery} (7:10)
05. Johnny Comes Lately {Billy Strayhorn} (4:14)
06. You Don't Know What Love Is {Gene DePaul, Don Raye} (7:29)
07. Birdlike {Freddie Hubbard} (3:53)
08. Have You Met Miss Jones? {Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart} (8:59)
09. Crisis {Freddie Hubbard} (7:13)
10. There Is No Greater Love {Isham Jones} (8:16)
11. I'll Remember April {Gene DePaul, Patricia Johnston, Don Raye} (9:00) 

Total Time: 72:38 

Credits:
Producer - Sergio Veschi
Executive Producer - Hirakasu Sasabe
Recording - Simone Ciammarughi, Emanuele Bossi
Photos - Daniele Molajoli

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

Gaetano Partipilo - Besides - Songs From The Sixties (2013)

With this new project Gaetano showcases the other side of his artistic personality. It is dedicated to the music of the '60s, rearranged in a modern way. The result is a warm music, refined and full of pathos. The album opens with "Beyond The Days" written by Gaetano and Alice Ricciardi. It's a song in ¾ based on a dreamy atmosphere. "Right Now", a Herbie Mann’s hit made famous by the great Mel Tormè, is sung by Mr. Natural. "Atras Da Porta" is penned by Chico Buarque and is a poignant bossanova masterfully interpreted by Rosalia De Souza. The "The Jive Samba", a Nat Adderley’s hit made famous by the Cannonball Adderley Quintet first, and then by Jon Hendricks, here with Mr. Natural. "Ocean Dance" features a ravishing solo by Fabrizio Bosso and the track has been sung by one of the most interesting voices in contemporary jazz: Heidi Vogel. "Se Voce Pensa" is a funky song, again with Rosalia De Souza. Then another Bossanova entitled "Essa Mulher" made famous by versions of Elis Regina and Joyce. "Wall And Water" is partly adapted from the tune "Blues For Hari" by Tom Scott. "Autumn Serenade" is a little-known ballad masterfully played by Johnny Hartman and John Coltrane in the historical Impulse album published in 1962. This version is arranged and sung by Mr. Natural. "Moon Flower", a magical arrangement of Luigi Giannatempo. Co-producer Nicola Conte plays guitar on the next song, one of the most successful songs of Gary McFarland. The title is "13-Death March" and is taken from the soundtrack of the 1966 film "Eye Of The Devil". "Los Marcianos" is inspired by the curious stories about a band. The following excerpt is instead an homage to Italian songs. "Sono Qui Per Te" is a song that the teacher Bruno Canfora wrote for the voice of Mina, here interpreted by the wonderful voice of Alice Ricciardi in an "New York Style" arrangement. The album ends with another historical track by The Cannonball Adderley Quintet, "The Sticks", again with Fabrizio Bosso. ~ gaetanopartipilo.bandcamp.com. 

Schema Records, SC460, 2013
Recorded at:
Mordente Recording Studio
Obelix Studio, Rome
Toto Sound, Rome 

Personnel:
Gaetano Partipilo - Alto & Tenor Saxophones, Flute
Pietro Lussu - Piano, Fender Rhodes, Wurlitzer Piano
Pasquale Bardaro - Vibes
Vincenzo Florio - Double Bass
Marco Valeri - Drums
Pierpaolo Bisogno - Percussion 

Guests:
Fabrizio Bosso - Trumpet (#5,14)
Alice Ricciardi - Vocals (#1,10,13)
Mr. Natural - Vocals (#2,4,9)
Rosalia De Souza - Vocals (#3,6)
Heidi Vogel - Vocals (#5)
Nicola Conte - Guitar (#12)
Vito Di Modugno - Hammond Organ
Gianni Partipilo - Tenor Saxophone
Marcello Piarulli - Electric Bass
Giuseppe Bassi - Double Bass
Leo Gadaleta - Violin
Luisiana Lorusso - Violin
Antonio Buono - Viola
Mauro Greco - Cello 

Tracks:
01. Beyond The Days {Gaetano Partipilo, Alice Ricciardi} (4:52)
02. Right Now {Herbie Mann, Carl Sigman} (3:46)
03. Atras Da Porta {Chico Buarque, Francis Hime} (3:25)
04. The Jive Samba {Nat Adderley} (3:16)
05. Ocean Dance {Gaetano Partipilo, Heidi Vogel} (5:54)
06. Se Voce Pensa {Erasmo Carlos, Roberto Carlos} (3:09)
07. Essa Mulher {Ana Terra, Joyce Terra} (5:15)
08. Wall And Water {Gaetano Partipilo} (3:46)
09. Autumn Serenade {Peter DeRose, Sammy Gallop} (3:56)
10. Moon Flower {Gaetano Partipilo, Alice Ricciardi} (4:02)
11. 13-Death March {Gary McFarland} (5:34)
12. Los Marcianos {Gaetano Partipilo} (4:18)
13. Sono Qui Per Te {Bruno Canfora, Lina Wertmuller} (3:31)
14. The Sticks {Julian Adderley} (3:15) 

Total Time: 58:07 

Credits:
Producer - Gaetano Partipilo, Nicola Conte
Executive Producer - Luciano Cantone, Davide Rosa

Franco D'Andrea with Fabrizio Bosso - Jazzitaliano Live (2007)

Here we have one of the many albums within Italian pianist Franco D'Andrea's vast discography and of the Jazzitaliano series. A live date from 2007 where he is joined by special guest Fabrizio Bosso on trumpet; also included within the quintet are Gianluca Petrella on trombone, Daniele D'Agaro on clarinet and Zeno De Rossi on drums. The group sets about exploring a number of lively medleys intermingled with a few of Franco's own compositions. A rewarding program, Enjoy!

Casa Del Jazz, CdJ2_07, 2007

Recorded 26^th February, 2007 At Casa del Jazz, Rome, Italy

Musicians:

Franco D'Andrea - Piano

Fabrizio Bosso - Trumpet

Gianluca Petrella - Trombone

Daniele D'Agaro - Clarinet

Zeno De Rossi - Drums

Tracklist:

1. Medley (14:59)

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1a. March {Franco D'Andrea}

1b. King Porter Stomp {Jelly Roll Morton}

1c. Misterioso {Thelonious Monk}

1d. M 3 {Franco D'Andrea}

1e. Half The Fun {Billy Strayhorn}

2. Medley (13:05)

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2a. Savoy Blues {Kid Ory}

2b. Turkish Mambo {Lennie Tristano}

2c. Caravan {Juan Tizol, Duke Ellington}

3. Deep {Franco D'Andrea} (3:54)

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4. I've Found A New Baby {Spencer Williams} (6:25)

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5. Medley (8:05)

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5a. Epistropy {Thelonious Monk}

5b. Grapes {Franco D'Andrea}

6. Medley (10:13)

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6a. Lychees {Franco D'Andrea}

6b. Two Colors {Franco D'Andrea}

7. March {Franco D'Andrea} (4:30)

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8. Medley (7:19)

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8a. Rag And Blues {Franco D'Andrea}

8b. Turkish Mambo {Lennie Tristano}

Credits:

Artistic Producer - Luciano Linzi

Sound Supervision - Pasquale Minieri

Sound Technician - Ascanio Cusella

Mixing - Marti Jane Robertson

Mastering - Antonio Baglio / Nautilus

Photography - Luciano Viti

Graphics - Arké

Artistic Consultancy And Booklet Texts - Alberto Castelli

Text Collaboration - Federico Scoppio