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GIANLUIGI TROVESI ~ FUGACE ECM 1827 (Barcode: 044006658322) ~ ITALY ~ Jazz Recorded: 2002 Released: 2003 This is an album by the legendary Italian Jazz saxophonist / clarinetist / composer / bandleader Gianluigi TrovesiFind albums by this artist, recorded with his all Italian octet. The album presents sixteen tracks, some of which present multi-part compositions. Most of the material consists of original compositions by Trovesi, with two exceptions: one standard and one traditional tune. All the music was arranged by Trovesi, with cellist Marco RemondiniFind albums by this artist adding his arranging touch on two tracks. The music is a stunning amalgam of Italian folkloristic themes and early American Jazz traditions, creating a sleek, modern orchestral sound, which reflects complex themes of cinematic nature. It is music, which invites the listener to take a magic carpet ride between New Orleans and Italian pastures, full of little surprising signature tunes, which blend splendidly into a kaleidoscopic imaginary landscape. Although potentially a mighty powerful vehicle, the octet performs delicately and sparingly, and the resulting music is mostly gentle and minimalist, blending the brass and rhythm elements carefully and elegantly. The album offers to the listener a fascinating musical journey, constantly changing, with many unexpected twists and turns, but always following a coherent continuance and exquisite balance, composed, arranged and perfectly executed with truly European aesthetics. Overall, this is a brilliant piece of music, which offers the finest European Jazz aesthetics, even when it pays a loving tribute to the early American Jazz tradition. The music is highly original and full of unexpected elements for the entire duration, which means there is never a dull moment. This is one of the finest ECMFind albums on this label albums recorded past 2000 as far as I am concerned.

Updated: 10/11/2024Posted: 10/11/2024

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