Marco Zurzolo

Marco Zurzolo: Pulcinella

by Glenn Astarita
February 18, 2003

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 ...