Mario Rusca Quintet - Recreations In Jazz (1976)

A great un-earthed session never previously released by the great Italian pianist Mario Rusca. He is joined by the impressive saxophonist Larry Nocella and a very dynamic Italian rhythm section and percussionist. All tunes are penned and arranged by Mari Rusca and even though the pieces are quite short by today’s standards, they still give the group enough room to develop some very creative and entertaining jazz, enjoy!

Easy Tempo, ET 937 CD, 2001

Recorded in 1976 At Barigozzi Studio, Milano, Italy

Musicians:

Mario Rusca - Piano, Fender Piano

Larry Nocella - Soprano & Tenor Saxophones

Paolo Tomelleri - Fender Bass

Paolo Pelegatti - Drums

Mauricio Chappetta - Percussion

Tracks:

01. Smiling Harry (5:27)

02. Recreations (2:24)

03. Dynamic (2:21)

04. Black Safari (2:41)

05. Free Impulse (2:44)

06. First Intuition (1:35)

07. Joyette (3:15)

08. Astral Bird (2:54)

09. Intimate Waltz (2:51)

10. Bizarre (2:45)

11. High Street (2:28)

12. Well Balanced Jump (2:29)

All Compositions & Arrangements by Mario Rusca

Total Time: 35:54

Bill Coleman - In Milan with Lino Patruno & His Friends (1972) [vinyl>flac, re-rip]

Back on 23^rd April 2012, I posted this gem at the old Crypt saying:

Here we have another great musician backed by an impressive Italian jazz group. In 1972, Bill Coleman (1904-1981) trumpeter extraordinaire linked up with Lino Patruno and his band for a once in lifetime session. The resulting album showcases Bill in full swing singing and blowing away on his trumpet and flugelhorn. The atmosphere is of overall joy and entertainment with all the musicians giving it their best interpreting some classic old jazz standards. The guitar and bass work by Lino Patruno is exemplary. Other players of note include Mario Rusca on piano, Bruno Longhi on clarinet and Sergio Rigon on flute. A highlight is certainly “I Want A Little Girl”. These tracks are taken from the veteran Italian Durium label. Under the suggestion of PoppaChubby, I finally got around to re-rip this beauty, now presented with greater fidelity. Quite a task considering this LP has been a well-loved and often played album, Enjoy!

DURIUM Records, ms. A 77313, 1972

Recorded 1st & 2nd December, 1972 at the Durium Studio, Milan, Italy

Personnel:

Bill Coleman - Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Vocals

Lino Patruno - Guitar, Bass (#A1,A3,B4)

Gianni Acocella - Trombone

Bruno Longhi - Clarinet

Sergio Rigon - Tenor Saxophone, Flute

Paolo Tomelleri - Tenor Saxophone (#B2,B4)

Mario Rusca - Piano

Giancarlo Cinti - Bass

Giorgio Vanni - Drums

Track Listing:

Side A

A1. Basin Street Blues {Spencer Williams} (6:24)

A2. Honeysuckle Rose {Fats Waller, Andy Razal} (5:15)

A3. I Want A Little Girl {Billy Moll, Murray Mencher} (7:20)

Side B

B1. Pennies From Heaven {Johnny Burke, Arthur Johnston} (4:03)

B2. I've Found A New Baby {Jack Palmer, Spencer Williams} (5:16)

B3. Out Of Nowhere {Johnny Green, Edward Heyman} (3:27)

B4. Perdido {Juan Tizol} (5:50)

Credits:

Sound Technician - Piero Bisleri

Liner Notes - Ennio Vitanza