Record Reviews
1 Review Found. Use search to find more reviews or follow the links in the review text.
  | GIAMPAOLO SCATOZZA ~ TRAVELS
CULTURAL BRIDGE 0007 (Barcode: 744430644068) ~ ITALY ~ Jazz-Rock-World Fusion
Recorded: 2017 Released: 2017
This is an album by Italian drummer / composer Giampaolo ScatozzaFind albums by this artist, recorded with a core trio which includes keyboardist Luciano ZanoniFind albums by this artist and trumpeter Giovanni Di CosimoFind albums by this artist and a long list of guest musicians which includes Norwegian (resident in Italy) vocalist Nina PedersenFind albums by this artist, British iconic saxophonist Trevor WattsFind albums by this artist, Italian pianist Pierpaolo PrincipatoFind albums by this artist and many others. The album presents eleven original compositions, all by Scatozza.
Being primarily know as a session drummer, who collaborated with a plethora of Pop / Rock / Electronic musicians over the years, traveling between London, NY, Toronto and Paris, this is Scatozza´s debut as a Jazz composer, and the focus of this album is obviously on the compositions. The music encompasses a wide range of styles, moving between Jazz-Rock and Jazz-World Fusions and Ambient, with strong melodic themes serving as the basis of the individual compositions. As a whole the album manages to create a coherent continuity, which is a joyous and fascinating listening experience.
The individual performances are all excellent, with Di Cosimo grabbing most of the attention by his superb soloing. But the keyboards also play a central role in creating the somewhat ambient atmosphere, which is strongly supported by very unique bass and drums statements, which sound almost like Drum and Bass on some pieces. The general atmosphere is pretty intimate and minimalistic, putting the compositions in the forefront.
Overall this is a very pleasant and interesting album, which might appeal to the younger listeners thanks to the ambient sound, but all Jazz connoisseurs should be able to enjoy it, thanks to the strong melodic compositions. Very well done!
| | Updated: 22/02/2018Posted: 22/02/2018 | CD 1 Digipak Recommend To A Friend |
|
