Aldo Bassi Quartet - Distanze (1999)

Bassi formed the Aldo Bassi Quartet in 1998 to develop original jazz compositions. The album covers a range of moods, from the attractive waltz od "Dear Tom", a tribute to New York trumpeter Tom Harrell, through the tense conversation between the two horns at the start of "Past Years", to the probing, bluesy trumpet over a funky backbeat on "Reprise", or the graceful melodicism of the title track, "Distanze". Throughout we are reminded of the breadth of Bassi's experience. Distanze's acoustic grooves and eloquent simplicity ensure that this release will consolidate Bassi's reputation as one of the finest trumpeters on the jazz scene. ~ Extract from JazzHead notes

Philology Records, W 164-2, 1999

JazzHead Records, HEAD035, 2003

Recorded and Mixed 30^th-31^st January &1^st-2^nd February, 1999
At Crocodile Studio, Latina, Italy

Musicians:

Aldo Bassi - Trumpet, Flugelhorn

Enrico Bracco - Electric Guitar

Stefano Cantarano - Double Bass

Alessandro Svampa - Drums

Guest:

Mauro Panzieri - Oboe, English Horn

Tracks:

1. Dear Tom {Aldo Bassi} (6:39)

2. Waterfall {Stefano Cantarano} (7:01)

3. Past Years {Aldo Bassi} (7:14)

4. Nadir {Aldo Bassi} (6:49)

5. Reprise {Aldo Bassi} (7:47)

6. Distanze {Aldo Bassi} (7:08)

7. Zing {Aldo Bassi} (3:54)

8. Arabian Desire {Aldo Bassi} (7:00)

9. La Sagra Del Moscarino {Aldo Bassi} (8:23)

Total Time: 63:55

Credits:

Recording and Mixing - Claudio Olimpio, Mario Marcucci

It is with great regret that we learn that Aldo Bassi passed away on May 10, 2020. He suffered for a year from an incurable disease, dying at the age of 58. The family and all those who mourn him today, are offering their most sincere and heartfelt condolences. Among those who wanted to remember him were Paolo Fresu and Nicki Nicolai ~ Extract from JazzItalia.net.