Jim Snidero - MD66 (2016)

From the title MD66 it highlights the aesthetic lines of this project by Jim Snidero, which intends to pay homage to the second Davisian quintet of the 1960s. The original compositions feature short melodic cells as they fly for a solid rhythmic texture, crossed by an excellent interplay. It is not a record that redefines the future of jazz, but transmits its most genuine meaning thanks to a sincere communication and highly enjoyable musical textures. Starting from the first track, high school solos are imposed with great assertive strength in terms of technique and executive imagination. The leader's non-derivative style does the rest, giving the listener a convincing and far-reaching work. The executive intelligence has allowed the quintet to project tradition into a rich creative bed, where the various rivers of jazz contemporaneity coexist. The result is a particularly successful record, which far from rigid virtuosity of manner, stands out for its structural balance and stylistic coherence. ~ by Maurizo Zerbo, AAJ. [Translated from Italian] 

Savant Records, SCD 2156, 2016
Recorded 22nd April, 2016 at Acoustic Recording Studios, Brooklyn, New York 

Musicians:
Jim Snidero - Alto Saxophone
Alex Sipiagin - Trumpet
Andy LaVerne - Piano
Ugonna Okegwo - Bass
Rudy Royston - Drums 

Tracks:
1. MD66 {Jim Snidero} (7:15)
2. Recursion {Jim Snidero} (9:38)
3. Free Beauty {Jim Snidero} (5:47)
4. Unified {Jim Snidero} (6:08)
5. Who We’ve Known {Jim Snidero} (6:27)
6. Un4Scene {Andy Laverne} (6:40)
7. Blue In Green {Miles Davis} (4:33)
8. Purge {Jim Snidero} (6:02) 

Total Time: 52:32

Credits:
Producer - Jim Snidero
Executive Producer - Joe Fields
Recording Engineer - Michael Brorby
Mixing & Mastering - Dave Darlington [Bass Hit, New York]
Photography [Booklet] - Earl & Sedor Photography
Photography [Front] - Christopher Drukker
Photography [Back] - Michael Brorby
Graphic Design - Christopher Drukker
Liner Notes - Dan Bilawsky 

“Miles is a muse more inspirational than technical”. ~ Jim Snidero.

Barbara Dennerlein - Plays Classics (1988)

Perhaps once or twice in a generation a young musician appears out of the blue, breathing spectacular new life into an old musical genre long regarded as passé. So, it was with Barbara Dennerlein who was largely responsible for the rebirth of interest in the almost-forgotten Hammond B-3. This album, “Barbara Dennerlein Plays Classics”, was recorded when Barbara was only 24 years old, long before worldwide fame that followed. It shows a mastery of the instrument far beyond her years, and stunning bass pedal work that is the envy of other jazz organists. Already by this time, this Munich native had reached the pinnacle of the German and European jazz scene, with far greater fame soon to come. "Barbara Dennerlein Plays Classics" captures that moment in time as a star of the European jazz scene was on the verge of worldwide recognition. Here, with dazzling Dennerlein style, the Barbara Dennerlein Trio pays homage to some of the unforgettable songs of the 50s and 60s. Classics that recall names like Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, Count Basie, Cole Porter, Hoagy Carmichel, Antônio Carlos Jobim, and later, the Beatles. Barbara leads her trio effortlessly through swing, bop, ballads, blues, and even a tasty bossa, then tops it all off with two of her own compositions. Through it all, it’s all too easy to forget there is no bassist playing that tight bass, it’s just Barbara’s lightning-fast left foot. This is a truly delightful album, bound to become a favorite. In listening, one can easily see why this young 24-year-old was already on the road to achieving recognition worldwide. ~ from cdbaby. 

Bebab Records, BEBAB 250967, 1988
Recorded 28th & 29th November, 1988 at Tonstudio Bauer, Ludwigsburg, Germany 

Musicians:
Barbara Dennerlein - Organ [Hammond + Footbass]
Christoph Widmoser - Guitar
Andreas Witte - Drums 

Tracks:
1. Blues For Rudi {Barbara Dennerlein} (3:45)
2. Night And Day {Cole Porter} (3:17)
3. Georgia On My Mind {Hoagy Carmichael, Stuart Gorrell} (8:00)
4. Meditation {Antônio Carlos Jobim} (3:35)
5. How High The Moon {Nancy Hamilton, Morgan Lewis} (3:00)
6. Satin Doll {Duke Ellington} (6:51)
7. Take The "A" Train {Billy Strayhorn} (4:58)
8. Yesterday {John Lennon, Paul McCartney} (4:34)
9. This Old Fairy-Tale {Barbara Dennerlein} (4:11) 

Total Time: 42:11 

Credits:
Producer - Barbara Dennerlein
Engineer, Mixing - Johannes Wohlleben 

Barbara Dennerlein was (with Joey DeFrancesco) the most interesting jazz organist to emerge during the 1980's. She recorded several early albums for her German Bebap label before hooking up with Enja and later on Verve, and the hard-to-find recordings are all worth acquiring. This particular LP is one of her better ones, featuring the organist in a trio on seven standards and two of her originals. The liner notes are in German but the music certainly communicates, as Dennerlein swings hard on such tunes as "How High The Moon," "Take The "A" Train" and even the Beatles' "Yesterday." ~ by Scott Yanow, AMG.

Jeb Patton - A Lovesome Thing (2006)

Jeb Patton, who has appeared as a leader with his trio in some of the more famous jazz spots around the globe, such as Smoke and the Village Vanguard, is already well recognized by the discerning New York audience. This work, which he independently produced in 2006, is truly a super-powerful piano trio. The fundamental development of this album never leaves the listener bored. This is attributed to the trio's undulating ability to express a meaningful and personable colorisation of each tune. Every song is full of excitement and fun. It is a work that can only be achieved by a skilled person who holds down the visceral energy of the trio. When Jeb's piano sings happily, the tune also becomes entwined in such joy and happiness. The trio explores five standards and five original tunes penned by Patton. Essentially, this album can easily be referred to as a masterpiece that any bona fide jazz lover will find delight in with multiple appraisals. It is especially true portrayed in "Hanna's Mood" ​​that Jeb dedicated to his late teacher Roland Hanna whom he studied under. Enjoy! 

Self-Produced - none, 2006
Recorded 6th May, 2005 at Systems Two Studio, Brooklyn, New York 

Musicians:
Jeb Patton - Piano
Vicente Archer - Bass (Except #9)
David Wong - Bass (#9)
Pete Van Nostrand - Drums 

Tracks:
01. Love Walked In {George Gershwin} (6:12)
02. Worlds Apart {Jeb Patton} (3:43)
03. A Flower Is A Lovesome Thing {Billy Strayhorn} (6:11)
04. Begin The Beguine {Cole Porter} (3:17)
05. Relaxin' At Camarillo {Charlie Parker} (4:48)
06. Hanna's Mood {Jeb Patton} (6:56)
07. TF {Jeb Patton} (7:17)
08. The Wise Ones {Jeb Patton} (3:58)
09. Fantasy In F-Sharp Minor {Jeb Patton} (5:10)
10. Yemenja {John Hicks} (5:46) 

Total Time: 53:25 

Credits:
Producer - Jeb Patton
Recording Engineer - Mike Marciano 

The Wise Ones

Enzo Pietropaoli, Battista Lena, Fulvio Sigurtà - La Notte (2012)

This trio (Enzo Pietropaoli, bass; Battista Lena, guitar; Fulvio Sigurtà, trumpet and flugelhorn) takes me back over the years. As Pietropaoli himself notes, 'by studying the past one learns for the future'. And in fact, the great inertia of the music performed brings to mind, at least in my personal imagination, perhaps due to books and films read and seen, smoky but quiet rooms of some Parisian "cave". The lack of drums contributes to this feeling of relaxation, and this also determines the title of the CD (indeed, the SuperAudioCD, made in Volterra with remarkable recording techniques). But what you listen to is not a classic evening "entertainment" disc in the company of a beautiful woman, far from it. The starting point is certainly one of those "drumless" Chet Baker formations, even if the drama of Chet himself is missing here, but the search for the sounds that the trio creates produces a very personal result. This is certainly due to the skills of the individual musicians, each a champion of their own instrument, even if personally I prefer Sigurtà on the trumpet rather than the flugelhorn. The remarkable interplay between the various components facilitates listening in a dynamic way: Sigurtà's trumpet stands out above all, even for its sonority, but the "dark" work of Lena and Pietropaoli's strings gives the music very interesting dynamics. Surely the aforementioned CD recording techniques also increase these sensations. A very pleasant job: in times when everyone "screech", such productions do more than good for our ears! Best moments: 'Il Cuore E L’Azzurro', with an introduction by Pietropaoli and Lena, and 'La Notte', an opening piece that also traces the direction of the record. A piece that, personally, I did not find adequate for the aesthetics of the whole work is the final piece by Cole Porter, too swinging and manneristic. ~ by Maurizio Zorzi, Free Fall [Translated From Italian] 

Fonè Jazz, 126 SACD, 2012
Recorded August 2012 at Teatro Persio Flacco, Volterra (PI) 

Musicians:
Enzo Pietropaoli - Double Bass
Battista Lena - Guitar
Fulvio Sigurtà - Trumpet, Flugelhorn

Tracks:
01. La Notte {Battista Lena} (6:25)
02. Tre Voci {Enzo Pietropaoli} (2:53)
03. Follow The Heron {Karine Polwart} (4:26)
04. Agostino {Battista Lena} (4:25)
05. L'Ombra Della Sera {Battista Lena} (5:44)
06. El Vuelo De Lobato {Enzo Pietropaoli} (2:54)
07. Peach Trees {Rufus Wainwright} (5:46)
08. Turn Out The Stars {Bill Evans} (6:11)
09. Canzone Per Chiamarti {Enzo Pietropaoli} (4:00)
10. Polecra's Spring {Fulvio Sigurtà} (5:01)
11. Il Cuore E L'Azzurro {Enzo Pietropaoli} (3:31)
12. All Through The Night {Cole Porter} (7:09) 

Total Time: 58:29 

Credits:
Producer, Conception - Giulio Cesare Ricci
Recording - Giulio Cesare Ricci
Recording Assistant - Paola Liberato
Digital DSD Editing - Antonio Verderi
Art Direction - Cecilia Valli
Cover Photo - Chiara Pietropaoli
Liner Notes [Italian] - Battista Lena, Enzo Pietropaoli, Fulvio Sigurtà

Red Rodney - Superbop (1974) [new link]

Although trumpeter Red Rodney would get stronger as the 1970s progressed, this 1974 effort (not yet reissued on CD) is one of his most exciting recordings of the decade. The reason is that he is matched with the fiery trumpeter Sam Noto. With fine support from pianist Dolo Coker, bassist Ray Brown and drummer Shelly Manne, plus occasional solos from Jimmy Mulidore on alto and soprano, Rodney and Noto jam through such numbers as "Superbop" (highlighted by their rendition of Clifford Brown's "Daahoud" solo), "Last Train Out" (similar to "Ariegin") and the heated blues "Fire." "The Look of Love" (which adds a tenor and trombone to the ensembles with Mulidore contributing some alto flute) is a lyrical change of pace. There are plenty of fireworks on this trumpet-dominated set. ~ by Scott Yanow, AMG.

Muse Records, MR 5046, 1974

Recorded 26^th March, 1974

Musicians:

Red Rodney - Trumpet

Sam Noto - Trumpet, Flugelhorn (#A2)

Mayo Tiano - Trombone (#A2)

Jimmy Mulidore - Alto Sax, Soprano Sax, Alto Flute (#A2)

Larry Covelli - Tenor Saxophone (#A2)

Dolo Coker - Piano

Ray Brown - Bass

Shelly Manne - Drums

Tracks:

A1. Superbop {Red Rodney, Sam Noto} (6:08)

A2. The Look Of Love {Burt Bacharach, Hal David} (4:38)

A3. The Last Train Out {Sam Noto} (7:31)

B1. Fire {Red Rodney, Sam Noto} (2:55)

B2. On Green Dolphin Street {Bronislaw Kaper, Ned Washington} (10:29)

B3. Hilton {Jimmy Mulidore} (7:00)

Credits:

Producer - Don Schlitten

Recording Engineer - Ed Barton

Mixing Engineer - Paul Goodman

Design, Photography - Don Schlitten

Photography [Liner Photo] - Billy Root

Liner Notes - Ira Gitler

Hank Crawford - Hank Crawford's Back (1976)

Hank Crawford turns his back on the cover of this sweet little set from Kudu - but the groove itself is very upfront, strongly in the best mix of funky jazz and club the label had going down into the late 70s! Arrangements are by David Matthews, who keeps things lean and mean, even when the instrumentation is fairly large - and Hank's nicely burning alto is firmly in the lead, blown with a sound that echoes back to older soul jazz modes of the 60s, but which has some smoother touches overall for the 70s. The album's got plenty of keyboards from Richard Tee, plus trombone solos from Fred Wesley, flute from Jeremy Steig, and guitar from Eric Gale - plus backing vocals on some of the cuts. © Dusty Groove, Inc. 

Kudu Records, KU-33 S1, 1976
Recorded at Mediasound in New York 

Personnel:
Hank Crawford - Alto Saxophone
Fred Wesley - Trombone [Solos]
Jeremy Steig - Flute [Solos]
Richard Tee - Electric Piano [Solos]
Eric Gale - Guitar [Solos]
Gary King - Bass (#A1-A3)
Anthony Jackson - Bass (#B1,B2)
Andy Newmark - Drums (#A1-A3)
Steve Gadd - Drums (#B1,B2)
Nicky Marrero - Percussion
Frank Floyd, Ray Simpson, Zachary Sanders - Backing Vocals
David Matthews - Arranger 

Tracks:
A1. Funky Pigeon {David Matthews} (6:07)
A2. I Can't Stop Loving You {Don Gibson} (3:07)
A3. You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine {Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff} (6:47)
B1. Canadian Sunset {Eddie Heywood, Norman Gimbel} (6:11)
B2. Midnight Over Memphis {John Stubblefield} (11:23) 

Total Time: 33:35 

Credits:
Producer - Creed Taylor
Engineer - Alan Varner, Alec Head, Joe Jorgensen
Engineer [Assistant] - Doug Epstein, Ramona Janquitto
Mixing & Mastering - Rudy van Gelder
Album Design - Rene Schumacher
Album Photography - Wendy Lombard 

Funky Pigeon

Franco D'Andrea Quartet - The Siena Concert (2008)

It is always a pleasure to listen to a Franco D'Andrea CD. His music, we know it well, is always dense and rich in content. It is always the bearer of an idea. Essential music, so to speak. Each note in place of him, with surgical precision. Never a superfluous note. The art of subtraction to its highest degree, without becoming ethereal emptiness as sometimes happens in certain European jazz. Search for the essentiality and meaning of music (which at times can therefore be rich and full!), Not for pauses and gaps. In this album we find D'Andrea at the head of his excellent quartet, in a live recording. A CD that therefore gives us the freshness and immediacy of a concert, and also those freedoms that are not usually allowed in an album recorded in the studio (who knows why?). For example, the freedom to propose six long medleys. Six long pieces, which develop according to the rhythms dictated by the music, and which explore, each in their own way, a wide range of emotional and expressive universes. From the most authentic free improvisation to the introspection of a solo double bass. A bird's eye view of a good part of the production of the pianist from Merano, with an eye to the master and reference of all time (Thelonious Monk) and a beautiful tribute to Charles Mingus. ~ by AAJ Staff. [Translated From Italian] 

Blue Note, 50999-520334-2-1, 2008
Recorded 26th July, 2006 Live at "Enoteca Italiana" during "Enoteca Jazz Club Festival"
12th Edition organized by "Siena Jazz Foundation" 

Musicians:
Franco D'Andrea - Piano
Andrea [Ayace] Ayassot - Alto & Soprano Saxophones
Aldo Mella - Bass
Zeno De Rossi - Drums 

Tracks:
1. Medley: Into The Mystery / Riff / Dancin' Thirds / Six Bars / Dancing Colours (27:25)
2. Medley: Monodic / Afro Abstraction / Deep (12:16)
3. Medley: Fragole / Monodic (6:41)
4. Medley: Slow Five / Another Riff (12:49)
5. Medley: Old Time Blues / Goodbye Pork Pie Hat (7:33)
6. Medley: Altalena / March (10:19) 

All Compositions by Franco D'Andrea Except "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" by Charles Mingus 

Total Time: 77:08

Credits:
Executive-Producer - Vittorio Albani
Recording & Mixing Engineer - Vincenzo Vanni
Editing & Mastering Engineer - Aldo Mella
Graphic Design - Panaro Design Srl
Photography - Massimiliano Sorrentini, Pino Ninfa

Guido Di Leone Quartet - Walkin' Ahead (2006)

Guido Di Leone is an Apulian musician who has already been produced by the German label and now returns with a multinational group proposing a mainstream rooted in tradition, fresh and enjoyable for sincerity. His message is clear and his solos understandable, testifying to a passion for jazz that has no limits. With him is the American special guest Allen Hermann on trombone who knows how to give verve to everything, and the Dutch (but resident in Bologna) Barend Middelhoff, a tenor saxophonist with a cool voice and beautiful fluidity in improvisation. The compositions are well chosen and those of the leader and guitarist are well made. The group gratifies the listeners with the elegance of the performances and the overflowing swing, making quality music performed with feeling. The result is a well-made mainstream record, sincere, even if perhaps not very stimulating for those who know the genre well. ~ Extract by AAJ Staff. [Translated From Italian] 

YVP Music, YVP 3138, 2006
Recorded 8th & 9th March, 2006 at Scuola Di Musica Il Pentagramma, Bari, Italy 

Personnel:
Guido Di Leone - Guitar
Barend Middelhoff - Tenor Saxophone
Pietro Ciancaglini - Bass
Alessandro Minetto - Drums
Allen Hermann - Trombone 

Tracklist:
1. Westwood Walk {Gerry Mulligan} (7:07)
2. Walkin' Ahead {Guido Di Leone} (6:42)
3. III Wind {Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler} (9:11)
4. Soft Blow {Guido Di Leone} (5:18)
5. Hypnotic Waltz {Guido Di Leone} (8:11)
6. Spring Board {Guido Di Leone} (6:02)
7. Mia Malinconia [From Amarcord] {Nino Rota} (8:21)
8. The Dishwasher Tune {Guido Di Leone} (5:06)
9. I've Got The World On A String {Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler} (7:00) 

Total Time: 63:04

Credits:
Producer - York v. Prittwitz
Recording & Mastering - Gennaro Mele
Photos - Marco Giuliani
Graphics - Antonio Delvecchio

Sumi Tonooka - Long Ago Today (2004)

Pianist, composer and educator Sumi Tonooka re-ignites her successes as an architect at the keyboard with her fifth and latest release, ‘Long Ago Today’. It's her first recording in a decade as a leader, and her remarkable musical growth is showcased on nine originals and one standard. Joining her are long-time musical partner Rufus Reid on bass and the late drummer Bob Braye. The resurgence of her creative grace and candor is felt in Cole Porter's "All of You," a familiar favorite "that keeps on evolving," says Tonooka. Her trio becomes a wild force of nature on "The Clinging," a tune inspired by the I Ching, considered an oracle of natural events and occurrences. The creation of the iridescent "Dreaming of Tibet" was guided by a vision Tonooka had of herself walking about the country called "the roof of the world." This tune is an invitation to see what she saw. The contrasting faces of "Be The Dance," a sketchpad of the trio's playful prowess and the title tune, a musing over "longing and nostalgia," speak of the many-sided approaches Tonooka takes, as one journalist notes, to bridge "between the spirit of the world and her own soul." What propels her playing, as noted by writer Herb Boyd, is her “unique way to constantly renew the rhythm." Representative of that is "Moroccan Daze," packed with flurried mechanized and free-flowing passages. Though we hear a focus of rhythm on Long Ago Today, in no way does this enervate her compositions. They're identifiers for Tonooka and take their place between your ears, plugging you into her and not into her re-soling of standards. ‘Long Ago Today’ resounds with newly emerging energies and ideas. "It's my strongest work," declares Tonooka. Journalist Russ Musto restates his praise of Tonooka from thirty years ago in the liner notes to Long Ago Today: ". . . it has been a pleasure to hear her blossom into one of the most talented musicians of her generation." ~ by Nestor Minsk, JazzNews. 

Artist Recording Collective, CRA 2116, 2008
Recorded 19th to 23rd October, 2004 at John Hodian‘s Studio, Woodstock, New York 

Musicians:
Sumi Tonooka - Piano
Rufus Reid - Bass
Bob Braye - Drums 

Tracks:
01. Be The Dance {Sumi Tonooka} (4:38)
02. All Of You {Cole Porter} (7:33)
03. The Clinging {Sumi Tonooka} (4:11)
04. Dreaming Of Tibet {Sumi Tonooka} (4:21)
05. Quantum Question {Sumi Tonooka} (5:37)
06. Long Ago Today {Sumi Tonooka} (9:57)
07. Renewal {Sumi Tonooka} (4:52)
08. Moroccan Daze {Sumi Tonooka} (5:34)
09. Just For Now {Sumi Tonooka} (6:04)
10. Nami's Song {Sumi Tonooka} (8:32) 

Total Time: 61:19

Credits:
Producer - Sumi Tonooka
Recording - Bob Bileicki
Liner Notes - Russ Musto 

Long Ago Today

Jay Hoggard - Christmas Vibes All Thru The Year (2012)

01 - Joy To World
02 - Let It Snow
03 - Over My Head I Hear Music In The AirGo Tell It On The Mountain
04 - Winter Wonderland
05 - And They'll Know We Are Christians By Our Love
06 - We Three KingsWhat Child Is This
07 - Silent NightAway In A MangerO Holy Night
08 - I Want Love, I Don't Want Hate, I Want Peace I Don't Want War
09 - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
10 - Let Me Make It Clear, Christmas Vibes All Thru The Year
11 - Rejoice Ye Pure In Heart
12 - Little Drummer Boy
13 - Deliver The Word, God Loves You 

Fabio Zeppetella American Quartet - Handmade (2013)

Handmade is an emotion that takes us directly into the soul of the author with his compositions "by hand" from Zeppetella whose new project finds him the leader of a quartet of international jazz players: Aaron Goldberg on piano, Greg Hutchinson on drums and Matt Penman on bass. The originality of the sound that emanates from Fabio Zeppetella's fingers in this latest project seems to have been created by the artist and chiseled in his image. Equipped with an impeccable technique and great musical sensitivity, he uses a unique and personal language. He arrived at the elaboration of a completely original sound, passing from the tradition and music of masters such as Charlie Cristian and Wes Montgomery to the evocation of be-bop and hard-bop of the sixties. In his phrasing we discover the dominant aspects of a language that is never predictable, sometimes virtuous, sometimes sweet but always essential. Its dominant characteristics are constituted by the sweetness and strength inherent in the original way of interpreting music, in which the desire to seek a virtual link with poetry is evident. ~ romatoday.it. [Translated From Italian] 

Via Veneto Jazz, VVJ 084, 2013 

Musicians:
Fabio Zeppetella - Guitar
Aaron Goldberg - Piano
Matt Penman - Bass
Greg Hutchinson - Drums 

Tracks:
1. Ubi {Fabio Zeppetella} (5:54)
2. Choro Pra Gianlu {Fabio Zeppetella} (6:43)
3. Via Manzoni 7 {Fabio Zeppetella} (5:49)
4. Reunion {Fabio Zeppetella} (6:05)
5. Across The City {Fabio Zeppetella} (5:32)
6. The Silence Of The Mind {Fabio Zeppetella} (7:39)
7. How Deep {Fabio Zeppetella} (7:03)
8. Moment's Notice {John Coltrane} (5:41)
9. Waltz For Lu {Fabio Zeppetella} (9:01) 

Total Time: 59:33 

Handmade (Teaser)

Hans Koller - Exclusiv (1965)

It amazes today to realize that Hans Koller's music was available on records in America before it was available in Germany. It was left to MPS records to exclusively present the "complete Koller". Here we not only get to know Hans Koller the saxophonist, on alto and tenor by the way, but also the band leader and boss of his own combo, the exponent of German jazz who played with leading Americans. Today one has to testify Hans Koller that he, without a doubt, has found his own style, although he was never in America nor was ever sent to faraway places by some cultural office. "Hans Koller Exclusive" is the definite proof that this musician is the "grand old man" of German jazz! ~ Dr. Schulz-Köhn, from Liner Notes. 

MPS/SABA Records, SB 15 024 ST, 1965
Recorded 19th February, 1959 (#A2,B2) at Studio der DFW Baden-Baden, Germany [Quartett]
26th November, 1963 (#A1,A3-B1,B3-B5) at SABA-Tonstudio Villingen, Germany [Nonett] 

Musicians:
Hans Koller - Alto Saxophone (#A1,A3,A4,B1,B3-B5), Tenor Saxophone (#A2,B2)
Dick Spencer - Alto Saxophone (#A1,A3,A4,B1,B3-B5)
Erhard Wenig, Rudi Flierl - Tenor Saxophone (#A1,A3,A4,B1,B3-B5)
Helmut Reinhardt, Ronnie Ross - Baritone Saxophone (#A1,A3,A4,B1,B3-B5)
Ira Chris - Guitar (#A1,A3,A4,B1,B3-B5)
Attila Zoller - Guitar (#A2,B2)
Hans Rettenbacher - Bass (#A1,A3,A4,B1,B3-B5)
Oscar Pettiford - Bass (#A2,B2)
Allen Ganly - Drums (#A1,A3,A4,B1,B3-B5)
Jimmy Pratt - Drums (#A2,B2) 

Tracks:
A1. Natalie {Laurindo Almeida} (2:17)
A2. Blues In A Closet {Oscar Pettiford; Arr. Hans Koller} (6:40)
A3. Egil {Hans Koller} (3:50)
A4. Painter's Lament {Hans Koller} (4:50)
B1. Plädoyer {Russell Garcia} (3:20)
B2. The Gentle Art Of Love {Oscar Pettiford; Arr. Hans Koller} (4:57)
B3. Muttnik {Quincy Jones; Arr. Russell Garcia} (3:42)
B4. It's Over {H.G. Brunner-Schwer; Arr. Russell Garcia} (3:02)
B5. Pagode {Russell Garcia} (2:34) 

Total Time: 35:12 

Credits:
Producer - Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer
Engineer - Rolf Donner
Liner Notes - Dr. Schulz-Köhn, H. Flaig

Terence Blanchard - Bounce (2003)

Bounce is a collage of swinging, soulful, and artistic cuts that are bound to strike the fancy of Terence Blanchard fans. The band's vast range covers territory from bop to African beats to traditional New Orleans marching band music, as demonstrated on the cuts "Transform," "Azania," and "Bounce/Let's Go Off" respectively. Blanchard calls on the services of Brice Winston, Lionel Loueke, Robert Glasper, Aaron Parks, Brandon Owens, and Eric Harland for Bounce. Interestingly, none of the band members (save Blanchard) are proverbial household jazz names. This is testimony enough that straight up, unadulterated jazz need not include neon-light, star musicians in order to produce quality, thoughtful scores. This tight band came to play. 

The skillfully done "Nocturna" is the most seductive, mellow cut on the disc. Blanchard uses his trumpet as a voice, communicating his penchant for romantic flair. Owens keeps the melody going on bass while Loueke flicks his guitar to accent the piece. As the track quickens, Blanchard returns and turns up the heat, cooking at a mile high crescendo. And Harland's sound is simply beautiful as he massages the drums, knowing when to accent the melody. 

"Footprints," a Wayne Shorter classic, is excellently done and begins with the funky bass-driven, drum-accented vamp. Blanchard appears to lay back in the cut before he moves into Shorter's classic vein. The band handles this classic with the utmost integrity, handling the jewel with class. Parks' piano accents are skillfully conceived and well-timed along with Harland's drum strokes. Blanchard has a way of capturing the listeners ear using high notes combined with sounds from the lower range. Not to be outdone, Winston delves into a tight mini-solo on saxophone that demonstrates a fluent sense of improvisation in addition to a resonance with the original composition. ~ by Eddie Becton, AAJ. 

Blue Note, 7243 5 90953 2 5, 2003
Recorded 16th - 19th February, 2003 at Avatar Studios, New York, NY 

Personnel:
Terence Blanchard - Trumpet
Brice Winston - Tenor & Soprano Saxophones (#1-3,5-8)
Aaron Parks - Piano (#1,2,4-8)
Robert Glasper - Hammond B-3 & Fender Rhodes (#2-6,8)
Lionel Loueke - Guitar & Vocals (#1-8)
Brandon Owens - Bass
Eric Harland - Drums 

Tracks:
1. On The Verge {Aaron Parks} (8:43)
2. Passionate Courage {Terence Blanchard} (6:32)
3. Fred Brown {Terence Blanchard} (7:43)
4. Nocturna {Ivan Links, Victor Martins} (7:34)
5. Azania {Terence Blanchard} (6:04)
6. Footprints {Wayne Shorter} (7:32)
7. Transform {Eric Harland} (9:01)
8. Innocence {Brandon Owens} (7:23)
9. Bounce {Terence Blanchard}, Let's Go Off {Donald Harrison} (7:06) 

Total Time: 67:38 

Credits:
Producer - Terence Blanchard, Michael Cuscuna
Executive-Producer - Bruce Lundvall

Terence Blanchard feat. The E-Collective - Breathless (2015)

Terence Blanchard's 2013 return to Blue Note, Magnetic, built upon his decades-long history of post-bop dynamism with a forward-thinking approach that blended edgy, modal improvisation with a sophisticated, genre-crossing compositional style. It was a concept he had been investigating on his previous efforts Bounce (2003), Flow (2005), and Choices (2009). In keeping with this boundary-pushing trajectory, Blanchard's follow-up, 2015's Breathless, finds the New Orleans native jumping wholeheartedly into a funky stew of R&B, hip-hop, and fusion-influenced jazz. Blanchard is joined here by his band the E-Collective, an adroit group of young players including keyboardist Fabian Almazan, Charles Altura on Guitar, bassist Donald Ramsey, drummer Oscar Seaton and also guest vocalist PJ Morton. Breathless is Blanchard's most electrified album to date in a contemporary jazz direction. Here, we get a very '90s hip-hop/jazz, several languid, new agey spoken word pieces, and some expansive, groove-oriented cuts. Also, intriguing are Morton's several slow jam vocal numbers, including an inspired cover of Hank Williams' "I Ain't Got Nothin' But Time”. Also, compelling is the languid, dreamy ballad "Everglades," with its angular, synthy, '80s electro-funk. Ultimately, while Breathless is a break from the aggressive, acoustic swing that has marked much of Blanchard's career, it nonetheless retains all the jaw-dropping artistry and soulful creativity we have come to expect, albeit delivered in a vibrant, electric style. ~ Extract by Matt Collar, AMG. 

Blue Note, 0602547269393, 2015
Recorded 2015 at Esplanade Recording Studios, New Orleans, Louisiana 

Musicians:
Terence Blanchard - Trumpet
Fabian Almazan - Piano, Synthesizer
Charles Altura - Guitar
Donald Ramsey - Bass, Backing Vocals
Oscar Seaton - Drums 

Guests:
PJ Morton - Vocals (#1,6,11)
JRei Oliver - Backing Vocals, Spoken Words (#6,8)
Dr. Cornel West (#9) 

Tracks:
01. Compared To What {Gene McDaniels} (5:48)
02. See Me As I Am {Terence Blanchard} (8:52)
03. Everglades {Fabian Almazan} (14:33)
04. Breathless {Terence Blanchard} (4:38)
05. Confident Selflessness {Terence Blanchard} (8:13)
06. Shutting Down {T. Oliver Blanchard, Jr.} (4:12)
07. Soldiers {Terence Blanchard} (6:08)
08. Samadhi {Terence Blanchard} (3:56)
09. Talk To Me {Terence Blanchard} (4:04)
10. Tom & Jerry {Terence Blanchard} (2:48)
11. I Ain't Got Nothin' But Time {Hank Williams} (4:28)
12. Cosmic Warrior {Terence Blanchard} (5:24)
13. Midnight {C. Martin, G. Berryman, J. Buckland, W. Champion} (4:53) 

Total Time: 78:04 

Credits:
Producer - Robin Burgess, Terence Blanchard
Executive-Producer, A&R - Don Was
Engineer, Mixing - Frank Wolf
Engineer [Assistant] - Casey Contreary
Mastering - Gavin Lurssen
Photography - Henry Adebonojo
A&R [Administration] - Steve Cook
Art Direction, Design - Randall Leddy

Marco Spallanzani-Pia Boda Quintet - Gone For A Walk (1996)

Pia Boda is a musician and composer, was born in Los Angeles, but grew up in Copenhagen, Denmark. Her stepfather, a professional piano player, "stepped into her life", when she was 12 years old and introduced her to Brazilian music. She graduated as a saxophone player and music teacher from The Rhythmic Conservatory in Copenhagen where she met the Italian guitar player Marco Spallanzani. Their collaboration led to the release of "Gone For A Walk" in 1997 and steered them into extensive touring throughout Italy and Denmark. She has progressed in recent years to join forces with Makiko Hirabayashi on "Chasing Pixies". For this date Marco and Pia assemble a quintet utilising vibes player Kaare Munkholm, bassist Jacob Jensen and drummer Niclas Campagnol. Together they explore seven of Spallanzani's and three Boda' compositions, and it's no mishap considering her early passion that many showcase a Latin flavour. The combination of guitar and vibes creates a beautiful effect, especially when drawn alongside the timbre of Pia's gorgeous saxophone musings, clearly expressed on "Looking Forward". Overall, a very pleasant album worthy of many revisits, Enjoy! 

Music Mecca, CD 2029-2, 1997
Recorded & Mixed October, 1996 Live at Mox Studio, Copenhagen, Denmark 

Musicians:
Marco Spallanzani - Guitar
Pia Boda - Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone
Kaare Munkholm - Vibraphone
Jacob Jensen - Acoustic Bass
Niclas Campagnol - Drums 

Tracks:
01. Wide One {Marco Spallanzani} (4:38)
02. Beyond The Curtain {Marco Spallanzani} (5:02)
03. Turning Point Tango {Pia Boda} (5:13)
04. Guarana {Marco Spallanzani} (3:23)
05. In The Dark {Marco Spallanzani} (5:05)
06. It's Easy To Suppose {Marco Spallanzani} (3:35)
07. Looking Forward {Pia Boda} (5:50)
08. Elephantwalk {Pia Boda} (6:00)
09. Flexibility {Marco Spallanzani} (3:51)
10. Living In The Past {Marco Spallanzani} (5:51) 

Total Time: 48:24 

Credits:
Producer - Marco Spallanzani, Pia Boda
Producer, Recording, Mixing - Jesper Bo Nielsen 

Looking Forward

Roberto Cipelli Trio . Quartet . Quintet - Moona Moore (1988)

Roberto Cipelli's first recording as a leader reflects the sensitive nature of his personality. The sound he gets from the piano is lyrical and very musical, bringing to mind the legendary Bill Evans. Added to this are some very interesting and challenging compositions aided by the closeness that Roberto has with Paolo Fresu and Tino Tracanna as well as drummer Manhu Roche and bassist Marco Micheli. With this debut album, Roberto has established himself as a performer in his own right and a composer who will leave his mark on the Italian jazz scene. ~ David Liebman. 

Splasc(h) Records, H 173, 1989
Recorded 27th, 28th November & 9th December, 1988 at Regson Studios, Milan, Italy 

Musicians:
Roberto Cipelli - Steinway Piano, Keyboards
Marco Micheli - Bass
Manhu Roche - Drums 

Guests:
Paolo Fresu - Trumpet, Flugelhorn (#A2,B1,B3,B4)
Tino Tracanna - Tenor Saxophone (#A2,B2) 

Tracks:
A1. Comina {Roberto Cipelli} (4:14)
A2. Moona Moore {Roberto Cipelli} (4:38)
A3. The Island {David Rose} (5:43)
A4. Morgana {Roberto Cipelli} (3:46)
B1. Black Orchids {Roberto Cipelli} (7:02)
B2. Smorgasbord {Roberto Cipelli} (5:20)
B3. Avalon {Roberto Cipelli} (5:29)
B4. Tango {Roberto Cipelli} (2:47) 

Total Time: 39:02 

Credits:
Producer - Roberto Cipelli, Monica Farnè
Sound Engineer - Kevin Harris
Cover Photo - Monica Farnè, Agostino Mela
Cover & Layout - Peppo Spagnoli
Liner Notes - David Liebman

Rosario Giuliani 4et - Connotazione Blue (1998)

Rosario Giuliani, now at his fourth album for Philology, is a great reality of - not only Italian, not only European-jazz. I believed in him at once and I'm proud of him. This particular record, devoted to some jazz standards is a stunning one and will surely consecrate him as a star in the jazz world. ~ Paolo Piangiarelli, Liner Notes. 

Rosario Giuliani is an Italian jazz saxophonist. His collaborations are innumerable. Among others are those with Kenny Wheeler, Randy Brecker, Bob Mintzer, Cedar Walton, Phil Woods, Cameron Brown, Joe Locke, Donald Harrison and in Italy with Enrico Rava, Maurizio Giammarco, Tullio de Piscopo, Franco D'Andrea, Giovanni Tommaso, Enrico Pieranunzi, Dado Moroni, Javier Girotto and Flavio Boltro. 

Philology Records, W 144.2, 1999
Recorded 10th July, 1998 at Interface Studio, Lavinio, Italy 

Musicians:
Rosario Giuliani - Alto Saxophone
Pietro Lussu - Piano
Joseph Lepore - Bass
Lorenzo Tucci - Drums 

Tracks:
01. Blues Connotation {Ornette Coleman} [Take 1] (3:03)
02. Skylark {Hoagy Carmichael} (7:59)
03. Blues Connotation {Ornette Coleman} [Take 2] (3:03)
04. Bye Bye Blackbird {Ray Henderson} (8:37)
05. What Is This Thing Called Love {Cole Porter} [Take 1] (6:08)
06. Blues Connotation {Ornette Coleman} [Take 3] (6:56)
07. Invitation {Bronislaw Kaper} (8:52)
08. OW {Dizzy Gillespie} (8:42)
09. Blues Connotation {Ornette Coleman} [Take 4] (3:05)
10. Voyage {Kenny Barron} (7:54)
11. What Is This Thing Called Love {Cole Porter} [Take 2] (7:16)
12. To John {Rosario Giuliani} [Take 3] (6:00) 

Total Time: 77:41 

Credits:
Producer - Paolo Piangiarelli
Engineer - Francesco Bruno
Mastering - Fabio Alfonsi
Graphics - Alberto Bigelli
Photos - Laura Camia, Maria Luisa Ferraro, Stefano Colandrea 

Rosario Giuliani and his group (together with the Philology label) were awarded the Tony De Mita Prize at the 20th Edition held in Foggia in July 1999. Rosario won the 1st edition of the Massimo Urbani Prize, in Urbisaglia in 1997 and the 19th Edition of the Europe Jazz Contest in Belgium, in 1998.

Enrico Pieranunzi, Enzo Pietropaoli, Roberto Gatto - Moon Pie (1987)

Here we have an early trio grouping of Italian piano/keyboardist Enrico Pieranunzi joined by compatriots, bassist Enzo Pietropaolo and drummer Roberto Gatto. Recorded in mid-1987, at a time when jazz fusion was evolving and it's no surprise that this trio portrays their ability to adapt to the times. As a result, the band favours utilising the modern sounds of electric piano, synthesizer on Enrico's part but also the inclusion of electric guitar and bass by Enzo with Roberto's dynamism matching in. The twelve tunes found on this album are composed and split equally amongst both Enrico and Enzo. Many recent Enrico Pieranunzi fans will be initially confused as to what's happened to Enrico's normal classic acoustic trio formation. All the compositions are relatively short, the longest being just three a half minutes, but don't be put off because these musicians are masters of their individual instruments and can easily adapt and improvise with the ability to play all styles of jazz. Listeners will be enthralled by the sonic range of the tunes, being swept along by the power of musicianship of the group leaving them with an experience and journey of pure entertainment, something that can be enjoyed over and over. 

yvp music, 3011, 1987
YVP Music, yvp music 3011 CD, 1991
Recorded May-June, 1987 at Soundvideocat Studios, Rome, Italy 

Musicians:
Enrico Pieranunzi - Piano, Keyboards, Synthesizer
Enzo Pietropaoli - Bass, Guitar
Roberto Gatto - Drums 

Tracks:
01. Today {Enzo Pietropaoli} (3:01)
02. Occasions {Enrico Pieranunzi} (2:35)
03. Martina {Enzo Pietropaoli} (3:12)
04. Skies {Enrico Pieranunzi} (3:35)
05. Before The Wind {Enzo Pietropaoli} (3:37)
06. I'm Looking For You {Enrico Pieranunzi} (3:18)
07. No Exchanges {Enrico Pieranunzi} (3:01)
08. Autobahn {Enzo Pietropaoli} (3:18)
09. Uptown Style {Enrico Pieranunzi} (3:01)
10. After The Rain {Enzo Pietropaoli} (3:29)
11. Blue And Golden {Enrico Pieranunzi} (3:06)
12. Speedy Girl {Enzo Pietropaoli} (2:57) 

Total Time: 38:10 

Credits:
Producer, Liner Notes - York v. Prittwitz
Recording Engineer - Gianrico La Rosa
Cover Photo - Micha Wolfson
Cover Design - Michael Koehler
Notes [Translation] - Claudia v. Prittwitz

Bob Brookmeyer & Kenny Wheeler Quintet - Island (2003)

Veterans Bob Brookmeyer and Kenny Wheeler explore shared sensibilities on Island, a collection that could have fit comfortably in Wheeler's ECM catalogue, but instead spearheads the resuscitated Artists House label. Although they've not recorded together before, they set each other up and finish each other's thoughts like a long-married couple. The island in question seems more north Atlantic than Caribbean. While the program tends toward moody mid-tempo tunes, the high level of playing keeps monotony at bay. The disc opens with "Before the First Time," and Brookmeyer blowing breathy velvet. Bassist Jeremy Allen echoes and tweaks Brookmeyer's lines, and when Kenny joins with Frank Carlberg on piano and John Hollenbeck on drums, the thaw is on. Brookmeyer and Wheeler join voices and justifiably show off their tones. Carlberg plays off the time to push the momentum, then it drops back to Brookmeyer and Allen with Hollenbeck whispering on cymbals. By the time Wheeler gets to drive the engine’s warmed up and he delights in sharp turns. Beginning slow and spacious, Wheeler's "114" coalesces with soulful interplay between the horns. The rhythm section sets it on simmer while Wheeler takes a thrill ride solo. Brookmeyer covers as much ground with fewer notes. The ensemble plays a majestic outro. "Song for Kenny" gives Wheeler some elegant minors to play through. He states the theme and finds Brookmeyer on the bridge. Their counterpoint gives way to Wheeler's flowing take, which in turn yields to Brookmeyer’s swinging assessment. The piece ends wistfully. “Upstairs with Beatrice” swings with Brookmeyer telling his story first. Carlberg plays a repetitive line against a quirky drum pattern until Wheeler sails through sweeping everyone along. The arrangement includes some fine unison playing by the horns. Brookmeyer's "Island" boasts an exotic melody first stated by Wheeler. The sparse rhythm section leaves Wheeler and Brookmeyer room to trade lines and solo. The band lays out as Carlberg plays a dramatic interlude. Hollenbeck's cymbals recreate wave song. "Strange One" works a Jeremy Allen's bowed bass and repetitive figure from Carlberg against Wheeler's flight of inspiration. Brookmeyer turns the melody over while Hollenbeck experiments with odd ambient sounds. The Brookmeyer/Wheeler collaboration shows two long time players apparently still in ascent. ~ by Rex Butters, AAJ. 

Artist House Records, AH0006, 2003
Recorded 27th-29th September, 2002 at Mix One Studios, Boston, Massachusetts 

Musicians:
Bob Brookmeyer - Trombone [Valve]
Kenny Wheeler - Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Frank Carlberg - Piano
Jeremy Allen - Bass
John Hollenbeck - Drums 

Tracks:
1. Before The First Time {Kenny Wheeler} (7:56)
2. 114 {Kenny Wheeler} (7:29)
3. Where Do We Go From Here? {Kenny Wheeler} (7:45)
4. Song For Kenny {Bob Brookmeyer} (9:43)
5. Upstairs With Beatrice {Bob Brookmeyer} (7:22)
6. Island {Bob Brookmeyer} (9:46)
7. Strange One {Kenny Wheeler} (5:41) 

Total Time: 55:46 

Credits:
Producer - John Snyder
Engineer - Ted Paduck
Assistant Engineer - Brian Warwick
Mastering - James Mageras [Sound Bunker]

Marco Zurzolo & Banda M.V.M. - Pulcinella (2002)

Reedman/composer Marco Zurzolo sets high standards for himself, evidenced by his latest and previous releases for this Italian record label. Enhanced by pristine audio characteristics, Zurzolo’s arrangements feature heavenly themes and Mediterranean slants amid a cosmopolitan blend of jazzy grooves and soft intervals. The percussionists steer the flow in concert with variable rhythmic metrics, whereas the large ensemble occasionally casts a semi-serious carnival-like atmosphere. At times you can imagine people dancing on the streets, however Zurzolo’s compositions provide a translucent amalgamation of big band style horn charts along with festive opuses. The artist affords his soloists ample breathing room to complement a series of punchy choruses and some cleverly articulated shifts in strategy. They even break into a Tarantella on the aptly titled piece "Tarantella Segreta." Simply stated, Zurzolo is a master, who deserves wider recognition on these American shores. His music is warm and soothing without becoming saturated with syrupy choruses. Alternatively, the musicians can turn up the heat on a split second’s notice. Highly recommended... ~ by Glenn Astarita, AAJ. 

EGEA Records, SCA 097, 2002
Recorded at Studio G.D.S., Napoli, Italy 

Musicians:
Marco Zurzolo - Alto Saxophone, Flute, Arranger
Gianfranco Campagnoli - Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Matteo Franza - Trumpet (#2)
Annibale Guarino - Tenor Saxophone
Nando Trapani - Tenor Saxophone (#8)
Gabriella Grossi - Baritone Saxophone
Adriano Guarino - Guitar
Gino Evangelista - Mandolin, Mandola
Salvatore Piedepalumbo - Accordion
Pasquale De Angelis - Acoustic Bass
Emidio Ausiello - Frame Drum, Darbouka, Percussion
Antonio Mambelli, Vittorio Riva - Percussion
Ciccio Merolla - Water Drums, Tam-Tam, Caxixi, Tabla, Cymbals
Carlo Rizzo - Tambourine (#2,9)
Francesca Zurzolo - Vocals 

Tracks:
01. Jurnata {Marco Zurzolo} (5:01)
02. Tammurriata Di Donna Francesca {Marco Zurzolo} (5:11)
03. Tema Per Anna {Marco Zurzolo} (3:34)
04. Canzone 'E Giacca {Marco Zurzolo} (3:38)
05. Montreal {Marco Zurzolo} (4:09)
06. Chi È?...N'Aggie Capito...Chi È? {Marco Zurzolo} (3:54)
07. Tarantella Segreta {Raffaele Viviani} (4:18)
08. 'O Guappo {Marco Zurzolo, Raffaele Viviani} (4:10)
09. Pulcinella {Marco Zurzolo} (3:56)
10. Ballo In 7 {Marco Zurzolo} (5:07) 

Total Time: 42:58 

Credits:
Producer, Marco Zurzolo, Egea Productions
Recording - Luciano Liguori
Mastering - Francesco Ciarfuglia

Canzone 'E Giacca

Max Ionata Organ 3 + Fabrizio Bosso - Coffee Time (2010)

Here's a brilliant quartet led by Max Ionata joined by his friend, trumpeter Fabrizio Bosso. Added to this bass-less grouping is pianist Luca Mannutza showcasing his talents as an organist and drummer Lorenzo Tucci. The overall performance on this album centers around a very tight hard bop flavour, but with a bit of bossa thrown in as conveyed on "#3". Other compositions such as the unprecedented avant-garde "Prince" "#4", displays a different side to this very proficient band. According to Albore Jazz's producer Satoshi Toyoda, this is "Neo Italian Hard Bop". In addition to tunes by Joe Henderson, Gorni Kramer, Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock are the well-constructed originals penned by Max "#1,7" and Luca "5,6". Hammond fans will love the powerful "E.S.C.’', the rolling “Safari” with its hypnotic horns is another gem. Other highlights include the fast paced "Mona Lisa" and the compelling take of Miles Davis' "All Blues". Overall, the dynamism of these musicians re-affirms there’s no doubt that it's a great album, engaging the listener over multiple appraisals, Enjoy! 

Albóre Jazz, ALBCD-011, 2010
Recorded 1st-2nd June, 2010 At Casa del Jazz Studio, Rome, Italy 

Musicians:
Max Ionata - Tenor Saxophone
Fabrizio Bosso - Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Luca Mannutza - Organ [Hammond], Electric Piano
Lorenzo Tucci - Drums 

Tracks:
1. Coffee Time {Max Ionata} (6:43)
2. In 'N' Out {Joe Henderson} (5:15)
3. Donna {Gorni Kramer} (4:56)
4. Kiss {Prince} (4:20)
5. E.S.C. {Luca Mannutza} (8:24)
6. Safari {Luca Mannutza} (8:20)
7. Mona Lisa {Max Ionata} (4:17)
8. All Blues {Miles Davis} (6:42)
9. Chan's Song {Herbie Hancock} (5:46) 

Total Time: 54:21

Credits:
Executive Producer - Satoshi Toyoda
Recording Engineer - Stefano Del Vecchio
Mixing & Mastering Engineer - Luca Bulgarelli
Music Director - Max Ionata
Photography - Andrea Boccalini 

Coffee Time