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

Gaetano Partipilo - Besides - Songs From The Sixties (2013)

With this new project Gaetano showcases the other side of his artistic personality. It is dedicated to the music of the '60s, rearranged in a modern way. The result is a warm music, refined and full of pathos. The album opens with "Beyond The Days" written by Gaetano and Alice Ricciardi. It's a song in ¾ based on a dreamy atmosphere. "Right Now", a Herbie Mann’s hit made famous by the great Mel Tormè, is sung by Mr. Natural. "Atras Da Porta" is penned by Chico Buarque and is a poignant bossanova masterfully interpreted by Rosalia De Souza. The "The Jive Samba", a Nat Adderley’s hit made famous by the Cannonball Adderley Quintet first, and then by Jon Hendricks, here with Mr. Natural. "Ocean Dance" features a ravishing solo by Fabrizio Bosso and the track has been sung by one of the most interesting voices in contemporary jazz: Heidi Vogel. "Se Voce Pensa" is a funky song, again with Rosalia De Souza. Then another Bossanova entitled "Essa Mulher" made famous by versions of Elis Regina and Joyce. "Wall And Water" is partly adapted from the tune "Blues For Hari" by Tom Scott. "Autumn Serenade" is a little-known ballad masterfully played by Johnny Hartman and John Coltrane in the historical Impulse album published in 1962. This version is arranged and sung by Mr. Natural. "Moon Flower", a magical arrangement of Luigi Giannatempo. Co-producer Nicola Conte plays guitar on the next song, one of the most successful songs of Gary McFarland. The title is "13-Death March" and is taken from the soundtrack of the 1966 film "Eye Of The Devil". "Los Marcianos" is inspired by the curious stories about a band. The following excerpt is instead an homage to Italian songs. "Sono Qui Per Te" is a song that the teacher Bruno Canfora wrote for the voice of Mina, here interpreted by the wonderful voice of Alice Ricciardi in an "New York Style" arrangement. The album ends with another historical track by The Cannonball Adderley Quintet, "The Sticks", again with Fabrizio Bosso. ~ gaetanopartipilo.bandcamp.com. 

Schema Records, SC460, 2013
Recorded at:
Mordente Recording Studio
Obelix Studio, Rome
Toto Sound, Rome 

Personnel:
Gaetano Partipilo - Alto & Tenor Saxophones, Flute
Pietro Lussu - Piano, Fender Rhodes, Wurlitzer Piano
Pasquale Bardaro - Vibes
Vincenzo Florio - Double Bass
Marco Valeri - Drums
Pierpaolo Bisogno - Percussion 

Guests:
Fabrizio Bosso - Trumpet (#5,14)
Alice Ricciardi - Vocals (#1,10,13)
Mr. Natural - Vocals (#2,4,9)
Rosalia De Souza - Vocals (#3,6)
Heidi Vogel - Vocals (#5)
Nicola Conte - Guitar (#12)
Vito Di Modugno - Hammond Organ
Gianni Partipilo - Tenor Saxophone
Marcello Piarulli - Electric Bass
Giuseppe Bassi - Double Bass
Leo Gadaleta - Violin
Luisiana Lorusso - Violin
Antonio Buono - Viola
Mauro Greco - Cello 

Tracks:
01. Beyond The Days {Gaetano Partipilo, Alice Ricciardi} (4:52)
02. Right Now {Herbie Mann, Carl Sigman} (3:46)
03. Atras Da Porta {Chico Buarque, Francis Hime} (3:25)
04. The Jive Samba {Nat Adderley} (3:16)
05. Ocean Dance {Gaetano Partipilo, Heidi Vogel} (5:54)
06. Se Voce Pensa {Erasmo Carlos, Roberto Carlos} (3:09)
07. Essa Mulher {Ana Terra, Joyce Terra} (5:15)
08. Wall And Water {Gaetano Partipilo} (3:46)
09. Autumn Serenade {Peter DeRose, Sammy Gallop} (3:56)
10. Moon Flower {Gaetano Partipilo, Alice Ricciardi} (4:02)
11. 13-Death March {Gary McFarland} (5:34)
12. Los Marcianos {Gaetano Partipilo} (4:18)
13. Sono Qui Per Te {Bruno Canfora, Lina Wertmuller} (3:31)
14. The Sticks {Julian Adderley} (3:15) 

Total Time: 58:07 

Credits:
Producer - Gaetano Partipilo, Nicola Conte
Executive Producer - Luciano Cantone, Davide Rosa