Francesco Aroni Vigone

Francesco Aroni Vigone: Orbita

by Mark Corroto
August 28, 2023

Believer or nonbeliever, either way it is simply impossible to deny the doxological nature of saxophonist Francesco Aroni Vigone's Orbita. His solo recording has a paradisiacal, even divine, sense about the sounds captured in this 32-minute disc. The Italian Vigone might be best known for his work in groups led by clarinetist Giancarlo Locatelli and bassist Enrico Fazio. Here, his alto saxophone is captured solo, but not in a studio. The recording was made in the Church of San Giuliano, ...