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Ferdinando Argenti: Argenti
ByThe five vocal numbers on the program balance Argenti's lush piano explorations with comfortable, down-home expression. An ordinary singer in most respects, Argenti balances his vocal journeys with a powerfully expressive instrumental accompaniment. Even strings are added to several tracks. Trombone, trumpet, flute, saxophone, and an old world accordion landscape bring fresh timbres to the session. Argenti's piano interpretations sparkle with a rapid-fire bebop-laden density. He teams with horns and rhythm mates to depict swing and bebop the way they've been handed down.
Tight unison work and conversational trades open doors for extended improvisation. Argenti's conservative swing and lush, standard harmony, however, hold the session in check. A bit more freedom would loosen the ties that bind.
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Track Listing
Easy to Love; Raccontami di Te*; Space in Time; Pisa Nova; Song for Suzanne; You Don't Know What Love Is*; Ferdi's Mood; In Cerca Di Te*; Kristiansand; La Piu' Bella del Mondo*; Sea Sadness; L'Acque* `Hete; Bambina Innamorata; Our Love Is Here to Stay
Personnel
Ferdinando Argenti - Piano/Keyboards/Vocal*; Todd Baker, Raetus Flisch - Bass; Lionel Giradeau, Fernando Huergo - Electric Bass; Bob Savine, Steve Langone, Jorge Rossy, Steve Hass - Drums; Renato Thoms - Percussion; Roberto Cassan - Accordion; Phil Person - Trumpet; Mike Peipman - Trumpet/Flugelhorn; Tim McCall - Tenor & Alto Sax; Bob Patton - Flute/Alto Sax; Al Cron - Trombone; Jeff Galindo - Trombone
Album information
Title: Argenti | Year Released: 2001 | Record Label: Ferdi's Music
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