Beppe Aliprandi - Blue Flowers (1996)

Beppe Aliprandi, outside 'The Continent' is a truly underrated Italian saxophonist. For this date he joins forces with an ensemble of other well-recognisable European and Italian jazz musicians, putting together a quartet that includes vibist Karl Berger, bassist Piero Leveratto and drummer Aldo Romano. The quartet delve into twelve of Beppe's own compositions that showcase his unique abilities as a proficient reedman. He handles his alto and tenor saxophones with equal dexterity and to his credit also his prowess on an Indian wood flute. At times his tone on alto very much mirrors Ornette Coleman’s sound, reminiscent of his Atlantic years. Overall, a great introduction to a wonderful musician and his music, enjoy! 

Splasc(h) Records, CDH 470.2, 1996
Recorded 26th-27th June, 1995 at Mu-Rec Studio, Milan, Italy 

Musicians:
Beppe Aliprandi - Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Indian Wood Flute
Karl Berger - Vibraphone, Piano
Piero Leveratto - Bass
Aldo Romano - Drums

Tracks:
01. May Be Tomorrow #2 (3:19)
02. Blue Flowers (7:58)
03. Basso Continuo (5:22)
04. Long Ago (3:40)
05. Inno (7:30)
06. Cave 54 (5:02)
07. Today's Gospel (5:40)
08. Youareall (6:48)
09. May Be Tomorrow #1 (3:16)
10. Waiting (5:22)
11. My Way To India (6:12)
12. Song For My Ideal (4:09) 

All compositions by Beppe Aliprandi 

Total Time: 64:22 

Credits:
Producer - Giorgio Mortarino, Peppo Spagnoli
Sound Engineer - Paolo Falascone
Cover Art - Beppe Aliprandi
Liner Notes - Franco Fayenz
Liner Notes [English Text] - Pete Kercher 

Long Ago

Karl Berger, Dave Holland - All Kinds Of Time (1976) [vinyl]

Relatively few of Karl Berger's recordings have been made available in the U.S. (he has lived most of his life in his native Germany), but this Sackville release has generally been one of the easier ones to acquire. A set of rather dry duets with bassist Dave Holland, Berger is heard interpreting five of his originals on vibes, piano and balafon, showing originality and taking chances on each of his instruments. ~ by Scott Yanow, AMG. 

As per usual Scott’s ears are very conservative, relying heavily on his love of pure-line jazz. Listeners that wish to explore improvisational avenues will well appreciate this outing, enjoy! 

Sackville Records, 3010, 1976
Recorded 26th April, 1976 at Thunder Sound, Toronto, Canada 

Musicians:
Karl Berger - Piano, Vibraphone, Balaphon
Dave Holland - Bass 

Tracks:
A1. Simplicity (7:58)
A2. Perfect Love (4:03)
A3. Fragments (9:20)
B1. The Beginning (5:08)
B2. Now Is, D'Accord, All Kinds Of Time, We Are (15:55) 

All Compositions by Karl H. Berger 

Total Time: 42:24 

Credits:
Producers - Bill Smith, John Norris
Recording Engineer - Phil Sheridan
Cover [Batik] - Cloe, Karla & Natasha Smith
Cover Photography & Art - Bill Smith