Lorenzo Tucci - Sweet Revelation [Remastered] (2012)

One of the hardest-hitting albums we've ever heard from Italian drummer Lorenzo Tucci -- a set that's got some especially smoking tenor from Daniele Scannapieco of the High Five Quintet! Daniele's sound is proud and bold right from the start -- working with a soulful, 60s sort of energy as he carves out these massive lines on tenor that really take hold of a tune, and give it an even greater sense of feeling and form! Tucci's drums are great too -- recorded with a sharper sound than before, to provide a great illustration of his key power for moving a group -- in this case a quartet that also features piano from Pietro Lussu and bass from Dario Rosciglione. The set features great versions of the Wayne Shorter tunes "Adam's Apple" and "Fee Fi Fo Fum" -- plus the cuts "Sweet Revelation", "Dede's Song", "Ghost", "In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning", and "Tita's Song".  © Dusty Groove, Inc. 

Philology Records, W195.2, 2001
Albore Jazz, ALBCD-501, 2012
Recorded 4th-5th December, 2000 at Interface Studio, Lavinio, Italy 

Musicians:
Lorenzo Tucci - Drums
Daniele Scannapieco - Tenor Sax
Pietro Lussu - Piano
Dario Rosciglione - Double Bass 

Tracks:
1. Adam's Apple {Wayne Shorter} (10:05)
2. Sweet Revelation {Piero Umiliani} (7:11)
3. In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning {Dave Mann} (7:16)
4. Dede's Song {Stefano Di Battista} (7:04)
5. Feen Fi Fo Fum {Wayne Shorter} (6:00)
6. Ghost {Daniele Scannapieco} (9:49)
7. Tita's Song {Pietro Lussu} (5:39)
8. My Heart Belongs To Daddy {Victor Young} (5:24) 

Total Time: 58:30

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Sweet Revelation

Rosario Giuliani 4et - Connotazione Blue (1998)

Rosario Giuliani, now at his fourth album for Philology, is a great reality of - not only Italian, not only European-jazz. I believed in him at once and I'm proud of him. This particular record, devoted to some jazz standards is a stunning one and will surely consecrate him as a star in the jazz world. ~ Paolo Piangiarelli, Liner Notes. 

Rosario Giuliani is an Italian jazz saxophonist. His collaborations are innumerable. Among others are those with Kenny Wheeler, Randy Brecker, Bob Mintzer, Cedar Walton, Phil Woods, Cameron Brown, Joe Locke, Donald Harrison and in Italy with Enrico Rava, Maurizio Giammarco, Tullio de Piscopo, Franco D'Andrea, Giovanni Tommaso, Enrico Pieranunzi, Dado Moroni, Javier Girotto and Flavio Boltro. 

Philology Records, W 144.2, 1999
Recorded 10th July, 1998 at Interface Studio, Lavinio, Italy 

Musicians:
Rosario Giuliani - Alto Saxophone
Pietro Lussu - Piano
Joseph Lepore - Bass
Lorenzo Tucci - Drums 

Tracks:
01. Blues Connotation {Ornette Coleman} [Take 1] (3:03)
02. Skylark {Hoagy Carmichael} (7:59)
03. Blues Connotation {Ornette Coleman} [Take 2] (3:03)
04. Bye Bye Blackbird {Ray Henderson} (8:37)
05. What Is This Thing Called Love {Cole Porter} [Take 1] (6:08)
06. Blues Connotation {Ornette Coleman} [Take 3] (6:56)
07. Invitation {Bronislaw Kaper} (8:52)
08. OW {Dizzy Gillespie} (8:42)
09. Blues Connotation {Ornette Coleman} [Take 4] (3:05)
10. Voyage {Kenny Barron} (7:54)
11. What Is This Thing Called Love {Cole Porter} [Take 2] (7:16)
12. To John {Rosario Giuliani} [Take 3] (6:00) 

Total Time: 77:41 

Credits:
Producer - Paolo Piangiarelli
Engineer - Francesco Bruno
Mastering - Fabio Alfonsi
Graphics - Alberto Bigelli
Photos - Laura Camia, Maria Luisa Ferraro, Stefano Colandrea 

Rosario Giuliani and his group (together with the Philology label) were awarded the Tony De Mita Prize at the 20th Edition held in Foggia in July 1999. Rosario won the 1st edition of the Massimo Urbani Prize, in Urbisaglia in 1997 and the 19th Edition of the Europe Jazz Contest in Belgium, in 1998.

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

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