Marco Guidolotti Quartet - 'S Wonderful

Size: 101,1 MB
Time: 40:54
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2014
Styles: Jazz
Art: Front

01. Reunion (2:55)
02. 'S Wonderful (4:13)
03. G & C (3:56)
04. Four For Three (3:43)
05. Orazio (2:56)
06. Tea For Two (3:48)
07. Night Lights (5:13)
08. Say Yes, Say No (5:54)
09. Nothing Like This (4:03)
10. Bernie's Tune (4:09)

Marco Guidolotti, excellent saxophonist, won the international competition Massimo Urbani in 2010, he’s a very active soloist in RAI, Mediaset and Sky. Here, he pays a tribute to the great music of Gerry Mulligan and especially to the quartet with the trumpeter Chet Baker. Golden years for Jazz music of the West Coast. An album full of joy and swing, that mix unreleased songs by Guidolotti and famous songs of the legendary Gerry Mulligan.

'S Wonderful

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Tina May - My Kinda Love

Size: 139,7 MB
Time: 60:28
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2015
Styles: Jazz Vocals
Art: Front

01. My Kinda Love (2:48)
02. Lazy Afternoon (5:13)
03. S'posin' (5:08)
04. Where Were You In April (5:14)
05. I Wish I Knew (4:53)
06. Si Tu Partais (6:31)
07. A Sunday Kind Of Love (6:17)
08. An Occasional Man (3:23)
09. Haunted Heart (5:18)
10. You Came A Long Way From St Louis (4:41)
11. Manhattan In The Rain (5:26)
12. I'm Through With Love (5:31)

Personnel: Tina May (vocals); Frank Griffith (tenor saxophone, clarinet); Duncan Lamont (tenor saxophone); Sammy Mayne (alto saxophone); Freddie Gavita, Janusz Carmello (trumpet, flugel horn); Nicol Thompson (trombone); Ian Laws (guitar); John Pearce (piano); Dave Green (bass); Winston Clifford (drums, vocals); Bowfiddle String Quartet

This latest release from Tina May should not be regarded so much as a follow up to the excellent Divas (also on Hep Jazz), but more a companion album. In retaining the services of Frank Griffith as arranger, as well as his instrumental prowess on both tenor and clarinet; Tina has also drafted in the arranging talents and saxophone playing of Duncan Lamont on two of his own compositions that bring another welcome highlight in a set that is brim full of such delights.

With a remit to visit some lesser known standards, Tina has brought her fresh an individual approach to the material, with a delivery that brings out the all the inherent qualities in the chosen material. The opening title track swings along with controlled gusto, as does Paul Denniker’s solitary success, ‘S’posin’ with a fine scatting duet between Tina and drummer, Winston Clifford. Another seldom heard song, a I must admit new to me, is ‘An Occasional Man’ that was featured in the 1955 film ‘Girl Rush’ that May delivers with no little wit. Trumpeter Freddie Gravita, Sammy Mayne on alto and the Spanish guitar of Ian Law make the most of Frank Griffith’s gentle calypso in their solos.

In Duncan Lamont’s ‘Manhattan In The Rain’ and ‘Where Were You In April’ we have two more superb songs that are in danger of being overlooked, and yet again contribute to the sheer quality of this disc notwithstanding Lamont’s stunning tenor solo on ‘April’.

In a captivating ‘Lazy Afternoon’, Tina chooses to revisit a tune that she first recorded on her debut album Never let Me Go back in 1991 in the company of Dave Newton, Clark Tracey, the incomparable Don Weller, and if memory serves Dave Green on bass, who contributes so magnificently to this recording. If that was the choice cut from the debut release, the intervening years have brought a maturity and sensitivity to May’s performance that again makes her interpretation a stand out track.

My Kinda Love quite rightly casts Tina May as one of the UKs premier vocalists, and for those that purchased Divas will wish to add this to their collection. If you have yet to acquire either of these two fine releases, as the cliché goes, prepare to want both. ~Reviewed by Nick Lea

My Kinda Love

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Jakob Elvstrom - Play It Back: The Funky Sessions Vol. 1

Size: 125,7 MB
Time: 54:55
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2014
Styles: Jazz: Smooth Jazz
Art: Front

01. Go, Go, Go Feat. Lou Donaldson (4:47)
02. Pay The Bill Feat. Veronica Mortensen (4:49)
03. Black Bossa Feat. Per Gade (5:07)
04. System Failure Feat. Lasse Storgaard (4:34)
05. Downing Strut Feat. Kjeld Lauritsen (5:04)
06. Flipside Feat. Lasse Storgaard (4:01)
07. Raw Fruit Feat. Lars Daugaard (4:31)
08. Good Going Feat. Steen N. Hansen (4:25)
09. The Meat Pie Recipe Feat. Per Gade (5:09)
10. Beat Me Up Feat. Steen N. Hansen (4:07)
11. Boomtown Feat. Kjeld Lauritsen (4:18)
12. Cherokee Thunder (3:57)

Jakob Elvstrøm has played professionally for almost two decades, always focusing on the soulful and funky side of jazz and pop music. His new album certainly reflects this.
It was not necessary to persuade friends and fellow musicians to participate on this almost entirely self-penned record, many of them being the best in the country, touring among others with "Prince" and "Michael Learns To Rock".
Almost all of the music was played live in the studio, with lots of old keyboards, real horns and percussion giving the Cd a geuine vintage-flavour. Producer Morten Eriksen has edited and fine-tuned the live-playing with subtle synth-effects, a little drum-programming and soundscapes.
A lot of effort was put in the arrangements and sound of the songs, with Danish female star rapper Miss Mukupa and Danish/American professor Richard Raskin on spoken words, making things flow in the right direction.
The songs offer a wide variety of moods and styles, from the downtempo "Lost and not Found", the tasteful smooth jazz version of Shanice's major hit "I Love Your Smile" to the happy-go-lucky "Make It Flow". The music is held firmly together by the mesmerizing sound of Jakob Elvstrøm's saxophone and strong melodic sense.
Inspired and influenced by David Sanborn, Dave Koz and Candy Dulfer, "SaxClub vol.1" is a well-produced and very personal contribution to the funky smooth jazz scene of today.

Play It Back

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Sarah Weller Band - Stormy

Size: 136,8 MB
Time: 59:00
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2015
Styles: Jazz Vocals
Label: Daisy Dog Productions
Art: Front

01. Stormy (5:35)
02. A Slow Hot Wind (6:02)
03. Meditation (4:52)
04. Sugar (4:23)
05. Little B's Poem (4:05)
06. Love Dance (4:37)
07. Get Thee Behind Me Satan (4:58)
08. All I Can Do (3:49)
09. Hushabye Mountain (3:44)
10. In A Sentimental Mood (3:09)
11. Stormy (Nicola Conte 'Black Spirits' Remix) (7:11)
12. Stormy ('Old Skool' Remix By Mr Mundy) (6:28)

Line-up:
Sarah Weller – vocals
Simon Golding – guitar
Arthur Lea – piano
Jules Jackson – bass
Simon Pearson – drums

The Sarah Weller Band is a new vocal-led jazz quintet combining swing, samba, bossa and fusion. 2nd March sees the release of “Stormy”, a collection of ten tracks performed by Perrier Jazz finalist Sarah Weller. The tracks are arranged by the exceptionally talented Simon Golding, and his soulful guitar can be heard throughout the album. The Brazilian influence is heard on Ivan Lin’s ‘Love Dance’, arranged by New Zealand pianist Duncan Haynes and the title track ‘Stormy’ that Sarah first heard sung by Flora Purim. Top UK musicians Ross Stanley, Jules Jackson, Arthur Lea and Simon Pearson collaborate to produce the joyful, life affirming, atmospheric and sometimes melancholic sounds. The timing of this release will suit the long winter evenings and springtime gigs that are already planned.

While Sarah’s choices are from well-known artists, they are anything but obvious. “From All I Can Do to Slow Hot Wind these are the songs that have shaped the way I listen and sing”. There is a freshness and a unity in the sound and the vocals are crisp and clear. The moody influence of the sea as seen on the artwork photographed by Carl Hyde is present throughout the album. “Sarah has the humble assurance befitting the experienced performer that she is.” (Paul Pace) There are two special remixes that take ‘Stormy’ to the dance floor: one by Italian boss nova king Nicola Conte and Quartz and Jazz Vandalls producer Paul Mundy. Sarah enjoyed success with Satoshi Tomiie remix of ‘Lover Man’ and on this occasion has scored another creative highpoint with these current remixes.

Stormy

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Enrico Pieranunzi - Trasnoche / Wandering

Album: Trasnoche
Size: 105,0 MB
Time: 45:22
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2003
Styles: Jazz: Piano Jazz, Hard Bop
Art: Front

01. Trasnoche (5:20)
02. I Sospiri E Le Lacrime E 'l Desìo (5:16)
03. Islas (6:47)
04. A Second Thought (7:06)
05. Thiaki (5:07)
06. The Way Of Memories (3:29)
07. The Chant Of Time (5:21)
08. Narrations Du Large (4:24)
09. Clouds (2:28)

Italian pianist Enrico Pieranunzi and American acoustic bassist Marc Johnson continue their generally fruitful musical relationship on this quaintly fabricated dual outing. Johnson once again demonstrates his nearly flawless execution and silky-smooth intonations throughout this affable effort. The resonant sonic characteristics serve as an enhancer to the duo's brittle passages and softly rendered balladry, with the primary focus on the musicians' continuous flow of ideas. When viewed as a whole, Pieranunzi's compositions are perhaps a tad less memorable than what he has delivered on previous efforts, regardless of the size of his ensemble. But an air of romance still prevails here, as the musicians' emotive choruses and intertwining mosaics of sound provide the winning touch. These works shine forth as lucidly enacted mini-vignettes that go straight to the heart, mainly due to the performers' strong exchanges and noticeable camaraderie. ~Review by Glenn Astarita

Trasnoche

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Album: Wandering
Size: 105,7 MB
Time: 42:29
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2010
Styles: Jazz: Piano Jazz, Hard Bop
Art: Front

01. Teensblues (3:20)
02. Wandering 1 (3:43)
03. Fermati A Guardare Il Giorno (4:48)
04. Improstinato 1 (1:22)
05. Wandering 2 (3:09)
06. Foor-Fee (3:09)
07. Improvisions 1 (2:40)
08. Rosa Del Mare (5:11)
09. Dark (1:48)
10. Wandering 3 (1:31)
11. Improvisions 2 (1:28)
12. Wandering 4 (1:51)
13. Improstinato 2 (2:40)
14. For My True Love (5:43)

Not only is Enrico Pieranunzi considered the best jazz composer and pianist in Europe, he is also regarded as an amazingly prolific artist. The ideas and the music never stop. Perhaps that creative restlessness is why he named his third release of 2009, Wandering. The recording is his 14th for the acclaimed Italian jazz label, CAM Jazz, which will release the new music in the United States on October 13, 2009 in digital form only.
Pieranunzi’s release of three recordings this year presents a unique opportunity to understand his diverse influences and distinctive voice in light of these very different discs. With Enrico Pieranunzi Plays Domenico Scarlatti , the fearless Roman took on an unprecedented challenge: improvising on the sonatas of the famous classical composer Domenico Scarlatti. He followed that with the ephemeral Dream Dance, the seventh album he’s recorded with his long-time American partners, bassist Marc Johnson and drummer Joey Baron.
Now with Wandering, he returns to solo form such as on Scarlatti, but returns to his own evocative compositions and mastery of his own personal process. As always, Pieranunzi plays elegantly and with such astute technical ability that it heightens the tension for the listener. He also captures the emotional undercurrents of the music expertly, stoking our imaginations.

Wandering

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Mel Searle - Serenade In Blue

Size: 115,6 MB
Time: 49:54
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2015
Styles: Jazz Vocals
Art: Front

01. Cheek To Cheek (5:09)
02. Honeysuckle Rose (3:59)
03. The Sound Of Music (6:50)
04. Just Squeeze Me (4:17)
05. Serenade In Blue (5:49)
06. I Wish You Love (4:34)
07. Better Than Anything (3:46)
08. I Only Have Eyes For You (5:45)
09. Blue Skies (4:33)
10. My Favorite Things (5:08)

Although a relative newcomer to Melbourne's Jazz scene, Mel Searle is quickly making a name for herself as a gifted and distinctive jazz vocalist. With an innate talent for vocal improvisation and a exquisite vocal warmth and depth of tone, Mel's vocals are luminescent and empathetic...

Mel's passion for singing has developed over many years, stemming from being surrounded by music as a young child and learning classical piano. She grew up singing and playing in her church, which provided a perfect environment for honing her ability to connect with the heart of a song. She moved to Melbourne as a student to complete a degree in Music Teaching at Melbourne University, and it was from her many years of teaching that she discovered that the voice was a unique and exquisite instrument. Singing soon became her main focus. She spent time as the lead vocalist of funk bank Soul Intention and began to broaden her musical interests into soul, jazz and all genres of popular music, also recording with local Melbourne artists.

A versatile performer and musician, Mel Searle performs regularly around Melbourne in a myriad of settings including weddings, corporate functions, jazz clubs, community events & festivals and of course - at church! She was recently a regular at Crown Casino's Atrium Bar with her Jazz Duo. A talented Musical & Creative Director she has also directed many ensembles over the years, including varied choral groups, her church band and for the last 10 years - the Manningham Carols by Candlelight choir and ensemble, which attracts an annual audience of around 10,000 people. She is also a featured vocalist at this event.

In her spare time Mel is also a mum of 3 growing kids, wife of 1 gorgeous husband and part time domestic goddess!

Serenade In Blue

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McCoy Tyner - Today And Tomorow

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 38:30
Size: 88.2 MB
Styles: Post bop, Piano jazz
Year: 1963/2009
Art: Front

[ 8:24] 1. Contemporary Focus
[ 5:05] 2. A Night In Tunisia
[ 4:03] 3. T 'N' A Blues
[ 6:07] 4. Autumn Leaves
[10:08] 5. Three Flowers
[ 4:41] 6. When Sunny Gets Blue

McCoy Tyner's fourth studio album has a split personality, with three tracks featuring an intriguing sextet of all-stars, and the rest with his trusty trio, done eight months apart. Perhaps the tracks with bassist Jimmy Garrison and drummer Albert Heath were leftovers from a prior incomplete or aborted full session, but anything Tyner played in this period was precious. The larger ensemble recordings present trumpeter Thad Jones as ostensible co-leader, composer of one selection, and lead soloist. Tenor saxophonist John Gilmore and alto saxophonist Frank Strozier join forces with Thad Jones to make what some might deem an unlikely front-line triad, but effective enough considering their established individualism. Bassist Butch Warren and drummer Elvin Jones support the six-piece band, the first and only appearance for Warren with Tyner while the pianist was still with John Coltrane. The jewel in this collection is Tyner's "Three Flowers," a keeper that his big bands played prolifically later in life. Here the sextet hits the modal 3/4 beat with a thinner harmony under the lithe, soaring, enduring, and beautiful melody line. The Thad Jones contribution "T 'N A Blues" is an easy, basic, and short 12-bar chart with a phenomenal solo from Gilmore, while "Contemporary Focus" is a down-the-Nile signature sound for the controlled modal power Tyner wields, with Thad Jones belting out his bopping solo. The trio tracks are standards done with hints of other songs to begin with. Tyner fools you into thinking he's taking off on "Impressions" when it's actually "A Night in Tunisia"; "Autumn Leaves" has an improvised modal starting point that is quite spontaneous; and the chiming, wanton ballad "When Sunny Gets Blue" drips with all the pure emotion that Tyner can wring out of a weepy piano. Because of the dual nature of this recording, even devout fans of Tyner will find this CD somewhat incomplete, especially considering that this reissue has no alternate or bonus tracks. Nonetheless, the musicianship is so strong that it's hard to deny the high quality of what is presented here. ~Michael G. Nastos

Today And Tomorow

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Tivolis Big Band - Live

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 64:10
Size: 146.9 MB
Styles: Big band
Year: 2006
Art: Front

[3:40] 1. Skyliner
[5:53] 2. Night In Tunesia
[2:51] 3. But Beautiful
[6:13] 4. In A Mellow Tone
[3:54] 5. Nobody Else But Me
[3:56] 6. Karl Bertil Johnssons Julafton
[5:18] 7. Stockholm Sweetin'
[5:54] 8. Blues Bells
[3:52] 9. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
[5:44] 10. Stompin' At The Savoy
[4:03] 11. Black And Blue
[3:00] 12. Meetin' Time
[4:42] 13. Laura
[5:02] 14. Down By The Riverside

Der Vergnügungspark Tivoli im Herzen von Dänemarks liebenswerter Hauptstadt Kopenhagen ist seit seiner Gründung 1843 durch Georg Carstensen ein Magnet für Jung und Alt. Achterbahnen, das Riesenrad mit dem unvergleichlichen Ausblick über die Dächer der Millionenstadt, der Chinesische Turm, der Orientalische Palast und das berühmte Pantomimentheater mit den Figuren der Commedia dell´arte sind neben den attraktiven Restaurants nur einige der Attraktionen. So wie die traditionellen "Røde pølser" gehört auch der Jazz zum unveräußerlichen Kulturgut an diesem wunderbaren Ort. ~Frank Becker

Live

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Bobby Short - Sing Me A Swing Song

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 37:02
Size: 84.8 MB
Styles: Vocal
Year: 1958/2010
Art: Front

[2:49] 1. It's Bad For Me
[2:32] 2. How Can You Forget
[2:41] 3. From Now On
[3:25] 4. Some Fine Day
[2:13] 5. I'm Checkin' Out, Goombye
[2:55] 6. I Got What It Takes
[1:19] 7. For No Rhyme Or Reason
[2:29] 8. Ebony Rhapsody
[2:09] 9. Ace In The Hole
[2:52] 10. Lydia
[2:09] 11. Don't Let It Get You Down
[2:51] 12. Montevideo
[3:08] 13. Rocks In My Bed
[3:24] 14. Wake Up, Chillun, Wake Up

After three albums of piano trio music with only the occasional added instrument, Bobby Short was given a somewhat expanded budget for Sing Me a Swing Song by Atlantic Records. The label paid for a six- or seven-piece horn section, along with a four-piece rhythm section, for two-thirds of the tracks. That still wasn't a big band by swing era standards, but it made the album the most musically varied of Short's career so far. Phil Moore's arrangements didn't make extensive use of the extra musicians, restricting them mainly to background color, but the fuller sound allowed Short to step back a bit as a vocalist. On earlier recordings, he often sounded like he was still in a club trying to bellow over noisy diners, but here he often sang more smoothly. The selection of material also added to the set's diversity. There was the usual complement of Cole Porter titles, but also the bluesy Duke Ellington songs "I'm Checking Out, Goombye" and "Rocks in My Bed," and the Marx Brothers novelty "Lydia." As usual, Short sold the lyrics unabashedly, but instead of competing with the horns, he worked with them well, especially on Porter's "For No Reason or Rhyme," which really made use of them for expressive purposes. It was enough to make you wonder what Short might accomplish with strings. ~William Ruhlmann

Sing Me A Swing Song

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Jackie Ryan - Listen Here

Styles: Vocal Jazz
Year: 2013
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 62:40
Size: 143,5 MB
Art: Front

(3:59)  1. Comin' Home Baby
(3:01)  2. The Gypsy In My Soul
(6:26)  3. Throw It Away
(4:51)  4. Accentuate The Positive
(3:19)  5. Anytime, Any Day, Anywhere
(5:32)  6. I Loves You Porgy
(4:02)  7. How Little We Know (How Little It Matters)
(4:04)  8. La Puerta
(4:54)  9. Rip Van Winkle
(6:27) 10. A Time For Love
(3:58) 11. No One Ever Tells You
(3:32) 12. Before We Fall In Love
(4:27) 13. To The Ends Of The Earth
(4:01) 14. Listen Here

With Listen Here, vocalist Jackie Ryan offers a diverse and delectable array of Great American Songbook and jazz classics, well-known but not regularly-recorded older hits, and superb original selections. Supported by Grammy Award-winning bassist John Clayton and most able friends (including Clayton's son, pianist Gerald Clayton, a three-time Grammy nominee), the overall effort soars. It's a tour de force of talent and taste. Ryan's voice is full, highly resonant and eminently inviting. It is also one of subtle shadings. Her colorings run from the bluest blue to the sultriest scarlet. Her intonation and rhythmic sense knowing precisely where to place a beat within a lyric line are uncanny. Those unique abilities assist perfectly in displaying and enhancing her fine emotional range. She covers the 14-cut session with elegance, grace and swing. 

A funk version of the pop-jazz hit "Comin' Home Baby" and the straight-ahead "Gypsy in My Soul" place Ryan out in front and make the initial up-tempo statements. While they launch the effort in fine shape, Ryan's wheelhouse doors open wide on her string-accompanied "Throw It Away." Crescendo, decrescendo and lyric interplay dominate this highlight. The ensuing ballad selections "I Love You, Porgy," "A Time for Love" and "Before We Fall in Love" demonstrate Ryan's gorgeous lyric approach and mile-deep emotional depth. And, not to be constrained, she does it in Spanish, too ("La Puerta").
The gospel-ized version of Harold Arlen and Johnny Mercer's "Accentuate the Positive" played here at a divine tempo  demonstrates that Ryan can sing hand-on-hip and finger-wag powerful. It's a hoot, as there's no faux soul in the rendition. She seals the deal with "No One Ever Tells You." Rickey Woodard's tenor funks up both selections. Gerald Clayton's impeccable taste, touch and meticulous accompaniment dovetail beautifully with Ryan's vocal instrument. The result is, indeed, keyboard/vocal unity. The sonorous John Clayton and guitarist Graham Dechter are understated elegance throughout. Drummer Obed Calvaire wisely never intrudes, and trumpeter Gilbert Castellano offers white- hot solos when and where he stretches out. Listen Here is an apropos title for this wonderfully entertaining recording, one which delivers abundant aural riches by way of a truly gifted vocal talent. It's also a great suggestion. ~ Nicholas F.Mondello  http://www.allaboutjazz.com/listen-here-jackie-ryan-open-art-productions-review-by-nicholas-f-mondello.php
 

Personnel: Jackie Ryan: vocals; Gerald Clayton: piano, organ; John Clayton: bass; Gilbert Castellanos: trumpet; Graham Dechter: guitar; Obed Calvaire: drums; Rickey Woodard: saxophone.

Listen Here

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Eddie 'Lockjaw' Davis - All of Me

Styles: Saxophone Jazz
Year: 1983
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 51:41
Size: 118,8 MB
Art: Front

(5:35)  1. I Only Have Eyes for You
(5:40)  2. Ow!
(6:17)  3. Funky Fluke
(5:40)  4. There Is No Greater Love
(6:04)  5. All of Me
(4:29)  6. That's All
(6:41)  7. Coming Home Baby
(5:48)  8. Four
(5:24)  9. There Is No Greater Love, Take 1

Tenorman Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis had already been a potent force in jazz for 35 years when he recorded this set but as it turned out his SteepleChase date (his next-to-last session) was one of the strongest of his career. Accompanied by a trio led by pianist Kenny Drew, Lockjaw really tears into these standards which are highlighted by "I Only Have Eyes for You," two versions of "There Is No Greater Love" (the alternate version was released for the first time on this CD reissue), "Four" and the title cut. Davis was at the peak of his powers during this recording, making his lone SteepleChase outing one of his very best. ~ Scott Yanow  

http://www.allmusic.com/album/all-of-me-mw0000181488

Personnel: Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis (tenor saxophone); Kenny Drew (piano); Jesper Lundgaard (bass); Svend-Erik Norregaard (drums).

All of Me

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Danilo Rea Trio - Romantica

Styles: Piano Jazz
Year: 2004
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 73:36
Size: 171,9 MB
Art: Front

(5:39)  1. Reginella
(4:39)  2. Munastero 'E Santa Chiara
(5:23)  3. Tu Si' 'Na Cosa Grande
(4:04)  4. Core 'Ngrato (Catari Catari)
(5:04)  5. Santa Lucia
(6:06)  6. Che Cosa C'e
(6:24)  7. Torna A Surriento
(4:24)  8. Parlami D'amore Mariu
(5:27)  9. Metti Una Sera A Cena
(5:58) 10. Resta Cu'mme
(4:08) 11. Un Giorno Dopo L'altro
(4:38) 12. Se Stasera Sono Qui
(4:56) 13. O' Surdato 'Nnammurato
(6:39) 14. Il Silenzio

One of Italy's leading jazz pianists, Danilo Rea received a solid musical training, obtaining his degree from the Santa Cecilia Conservatory in Rome. Among the artists he has worked with on-stage and in the recording studios are Chet Baker, Lee Konitz, Steve Grossman, Bob Berg, Michael Breker, Billy Cobam, Aldo Romano, Dave Liebman, Joe Lovano and others. In the field of pop music his peerless credentials include Mina, Pino Daniele, Claudio Baglioni, Fiorella Mannoia and many others. He has worked with Giovanni Tommaso's quintet "Lingomania" (Top jazz 1987). He has given concerts in Italy ,France, England, US, India, Senegal and China. Together with percussionist Roberto Gatto he recorded Improvvisi (Gala Records). 

He is currently co-leader of the trio "Doctor 3"(with Enzo Pietropaoli and Fabrizio Sferra), one of the most highly-acclaimed groups in Italy. Under the "Via Veneto" label he has recorded the solo CD Lost in Europe which brings together the highlights of his year 2000 tour. He is also much sought-after as a performer in classical music settings. Noteworthy among these are Roberto De Simone's Requiem for PierPaolo Pasolini under the direction of Zoltan Pesko at the Teatro San Carlo in Naples. At the Teatro Rossini in Pesaro, in-ensemble , he performed in "Rossini, mon amour" production for the "Rossini Opera Festival". 

He has also appeared with Roberto Gatto in the context of a jazz festival at the Teatro dell'Opera in Rome. In recent years he has dedicated himself to teaching and master classes in jazz and improvisation techniques. http://www.mymusicbase.ru/PPB/ppb37/Bio_3743.htm

Personnel:  Danilo Rea (piano); Ares Tavolazzi (bass); Roberto Gatto (drums)

Romantica

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