Pia Boda is a musician and composer, was born in Los Angeles, but grew up in Copenhagen, Denmark. Her stepfather, a professional piano player, "stepped into her life", when she was 12 years old and introduced her to Brazilian music. She graduated as a saxophone player and music teacher from The Rhythmic Conservatory in Copenhagen where she met the Italian guitar player Marco Spallanzani. Their collaboration led to the release of "Gone For A Walk" in 1997 and steered them into extensive touring throughout Italy and Denmark. She has progressed in recent years to join forces with Makiko Hirabayashi on "Chasing Pixies". For this date Marco and Pia assemble a quintet utilising vibes player Kaare Munkholm, bassist Jacob Jensen and drummer Niclas Campagnol. Together they explore seven of Spallanzani's and three Boda' compositions, and it's no mishap considering her early passion that many showcase a Latin flavour. The combination of guitar and vibes creates a beautiful effect, especially when drawn alongside the timbre of Pia's gorgeous saxophone musings, clearly expressed on "Looking Forward". Overall, a very pleasant album worthy of many revisits, Enjoy!
Music Mecca, CD 2029-2, 1997
Recorded & Mixed October,
1996 Live at Mox Studio, Copenhagen, Denmark
Musicians:
Marco Spallanzani - Guitar
Pia Boda - Tenor Saxophone,
Soprano Saxophone
Kaare Munkholm - Vibraphone
Jacob Jensen - Acoustic Bass
Niclas Campagnol - Drums
Tracks:
01. Wide One {Marco
Spallanzani} (4:38)
02. Beyond The Curtain {Marco
Spallanzani} (5:02)
03. Turning Point Tango {Pia
Boda} (5:13)
04. Guarana {Marco
Spallanzani} (3:23)
05. In The Dark {Marco
Spallanzani} (5:05)
06. It's Easy To Suppose
{Marco Spallanzani} (3:35)
07. Looking Forward {Pia
Boda} (5:50)
08. Elephantwalk {Pia Boda}
(6:00)
09. Flexibility {Marco
Spallanzani} (3:51)
10. Living In The Past {Marco
Spallanzani} (5:51)
Total Time: 48:24
Credits:
Producer - Marco Spallanzani,
Pia Boda
Producer, Recording, Mixing -
Jesper Bo Nielsen
