Here we have Piero Odorici’s earliest recordings as a leader. Essentially, his exposure to the jazz world was limited to the continent, but in recent years he has formed an international quartet with world-renowned musicians such as: George Cables, David Hazeltine, Darryl Hall, John Webber, Victor Lewis and Joe Farnsworth. This very talented, but sadly underrated reedman has fashioned his own distinct sound. To think this album was recorded in 1989, one can only marvel at his expertise and writing ability. For this date he presents three of his own tunes and the remainder well-known standards. He is joined by pianist Marcello Tonolo (brother of Pietro Tonolo), who kicks off the album with one of his tunes. Additional to the rhythm section, Piero draws on the support of bassist Marc Abrams and drummer Savatore Tranchini. The album truly showcases Piero's dexterity and smooth vibrant tone on alto and is well worth the listen, enjoy!
RED Distribution, RR 123239-2
CD, 1991
Recorded October, 1989 at
Barigozzi Studio, Milan, Italy
Musicians:
Piero Odorici - Alto
Saxophone
Marcello Tonolo - Piano
Marc Abrams - Bass
Savatore Tranchini - Drums
Tracks:
1. Domino {Marcello Tonolo}
(4:22)
2. Old Folks {Dedette Lee
Hill, Willard Robison} (6:43)
3. My Little Red Nose {Piero
Odorici} (5:50)
4. Sweet Love Of Mine {Woody
Shaw} (5:44)
5. The Song Is You {Oscar
Hammerstein II, Jerome Kern} (3:52)
6. Barbara Song {Piero
Odorici} (6:20)
7. Alone Together {Howard
Dietz, Arthur Schwartz} (7:03)
8. First Play {Piero Odorici}
(6:31)
Total Time: 46:28
Credits:
Producer - Alberto Alberti
Executive Producer - Sergio
Veschi
Engineer - Giancarlo
Barigozzi
Art Direction - Marco Pennisi Di Floristella
