Pietro Tonolo - Luna Park (2000)

A very pleasant album by some of Italy's top-notch jazz musicians. The concept for the album is structured on compositions reflecting the joy emanating from amusement parks, and hence the title 'Luna Park'. Many of the players are renowned in their own country, but it is different case outside Europe. The album in particular is a continued showcase of the superb talents of saxophonist Pietro Tonolo, trumpeter Giampaolo Casati, trombonist Roberto Rossi and clarinetist Gabriel Mirabassi. Completing the ensemble are probably lesser known musicians, but equally skillful and they certainly come together to complement the main players. Pietro Tonolo is the nominated leader for the album and contributes a number of his own compositions. The bulk of the other tunes are penned by other Italian composers, the exception being "Klop" written by Duke Ellington but arranged brilliantly by baritone saxophonist Rossano Emili. The main delight of the album is its calm and joyful tone with all players expressing first-rate musicianship. If you haven't already done so, I truly recommend you explore other albums listing these artists, Enjoy!

Egea Records, SCA 072, 2000
Recorded 17^th & 18^th May, 2000 At Teatro Della Sapienza, Perugia 

Musicians:
Pietro Tonolo - Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone
Giampaolo Casati - Trumpet, Cornet
Roberto Rossi - Trombone
Gabriele Mirabassi - Clarinet, Clarinet [Piccolo]
Massimo Pirone - Tuba
Rossano Emili - Baritone Saxophone, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet
Francesca Rossi - Vocals (#10) 

Tracks:
01. Semitango {Pietro Tonolo} (4:26)
02. Mangiafuoco {Leandro Piccioni} (2:46)
03. Luna Park {Pietro Tonolo} (4:54)
04. The Faboulous Vassil Aprilov {Piero Leveratto} (3:14)
05. La Banda Elastica {Pasquale Laino} (6:57)
06. Klop {Arr. Rossano Emili, Duke Ellington} (4:00)
07. Barena {Pietro Tonolo} (5:45)
08. Milvo {Arr. Pietro Tonolo, Diego Soto Espinoza} (4:54)
09. Artemisia {Piero Leveratto} (2:47)
10. Ninna Nanna A Sette E Venti {Giancarlo Rizzardi} (3:43) 

Total Time: 43:26