Stefano Rocco Quartet: A New Night, A New Day.
ByRocco draws from Sydney's rich pool of talented musicians to form a new rhythm section, a quartet of players that includes Muhamed Mehmedbasic on double bass, Nick Southcott on the keys and Ed Rodrigues on the drums, forming a band ideal for presenting seven original compositions of light, rhythm-based jazz of wide appeal.
Designed to impress from the start and eschewing the old adage "save the best for last," Rocco opens the album with his best four compositions: "Ready, Steady," "Moon By the Sea," and the title tracks, "A New Night" and "A New Day." This is not to suggest that the remaining tunes are unworthy, for they are indeed.
The remaining "Morning Blues, ""Old Carillon and "Summer Storm" are as engaging as the opening songs. While the pianist, bassist and the drummer each have their brief solo moments, it's the leader who emerges as the primary voice of the group.
No question about this debut, A New Night, A New Day is an impressive foundation from which to grow. Guitarist Stefano Rocco delivers a sparkling gem of an album sure to garnish critical acclaim.
Track Listing
Ready, Steady; Moon By the Sea; S New Night; A New Day; Morning Blues; Old Carillon; Summer Storm.
Personnel
STEFANO ROCCO: guitar; Muhamed Mehmedbasic: bass, acoustic; Nick Southcott: piano; Ed Rodrigues: drums.
Album information
Title: A New Night, A New Day. | Year Released: 2020 | Record Label: Self Produced
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