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Stefano Travaglini/Achille Succi: Book Of Innocence
ByTravaglini is best known for his piano solo work, on albums like Ellipse (2017) and MonkFifteen Piano Reflections (2020), both on the Natomi Jazz label. His stated interest is in "The fascinating world of improvisation." The Book Of Innocence, with its improvisatory mode, explores the world of interplay inspired by the visual arts, literature, and more. "Bauci" is an auditory translation of the 1972 novel Invisible Cities (1972) by Italian author Italo Calvino, a tune laid down in a place beyond time.
"Silent Moon" evokes a lonely walk at the edge of town, the stroller lost in contemplation, in a reverie tinged with sadness, and maybe regret, while the title tune brings us back to the visual artsinspired by Henri Matisse's 1911 creation, The Red Studio, a painting that depicts numerous previous works by the artist. Travaglini and Succi take a tour of Matisse's studio and the works therein featured in the painting. The duo shifts from one work within the painting to another with a fluid grace and an approachable cerebralism, on a beautiful highlight of a set of vivid sound paintings.
Track Listing
Rothko, Bauci; Silent Moon; Polymorph, Travels; Vipassana; Turning Tables; Blues For Days To Come; Book Of Innocence.
Personnel
Stefano Travaglini
pianoAchille Succi
clarinetAdditional Instrumentation
Achille Succi: clarinet, bass clarinet.
Album information
Title: Book Of Innocence | Year Released: 2022 | Record Label: Notami Jazz
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