Paolo Fresu - Berchidda [The Italian Years] (1999)

A wonderful compilation of original Paolo Fresu tunes that span his earlier recording years from 1986 through to 1994. He is joined by stalwart buddies: saxophonist Tino Tracanna, pianist Roberto Cipelli and drummer Ettore Fioravanti. This release, titled ‘Berchidda’ is his birthplace in Sardinia, contains two CD’s full of compositions taken from Paolo’s prodigious Splasc (h) albums - The Italian Years. In addition to his main quartet; guest reed players Gianluigi Trovesi and David Liebman are heard across a few tracks. The majority of the chosen tracks are drawn from studio recordings in Milan and Sardinia, with the exception of a couple live tracks from the 1988 Montpellier Jazz Festival. Any Paolo Fresu enthusiast will want to include this release in their respective collections, enjoy!

Iris Musique, 3001 819, 1999
Recorded 1986-1994 at various locations throughout Italy 

Musicians:
Paolo Fresu - Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Electronics
Tino Tracanna - Soprano & Tenor Saxophones
Roberto Cipelli - Piano
Ettore Fioravanti - Drums 

Guests:
Gianluigi Trovesi - Alto Saxophone, Alto & Bass Clarinets, Piccolo Flute
David Liebman - Soprano Saxophone, Flute 

Tracklist: 

CD1:
01. Dungeons & Dragons (7:03)
02. Walkabout (6:37)
03. Né Arte Né Parte (6:22)
04. Transparencia (6:10)
05. Trunca E Peltunta (4:46)
06. Rolling Car (3:30)
07. La Piste Del Sogni (4:43)
08. Appuntamento Sul Treno (4:34)
09. Pour Une Femme (6:15)
10. Blues For You (9:42) 

Time: 59:42 

CD2:
01. Fellini (8:58)
02. In Parte Senz'Arte (6:45)
03. Ossi Di Seppia (8:01)
04. Martino E Pico (3:09)
05. Geremeas - Su Grogghi (5:38)
06. The Open Trio (7:07)
07. H(erman E[esse] (4:41)
08. Fate Fatue (3:26)
09. Opale (5:40)
10. The Trumpet Is A Woman (7:18)
11. Ostinato (3:41) 

Time: 64:24 

All Compositions by Paolo Fresu 

Credits:
Album Conception - Arto Adorno
Liner Notes - Francisco Cruz
English Translation - 3i
Italian Translation - Daniele Baggiani
Photos - Peter Freeman