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Jimbo Tribe: Rite of Passage
ByFour of the eight numbers are penned by Saccocci, three by Piccioni, and the trio also covers Miles Davis's "Nardis." The arrangements give each musician room to shine while the group's tight yet loosely interwoven technique keeps things fresh.
Saccocci's piano has a Chopinesque feel similar to Chris Gall or Christian Pabst. He typically repeats lyrical motifs with embellishments and variations that provide distinct color to the tunes, like on his number "Il piramidale." Sorrentino offers up relaxed yet powerful statements on trumpet. There is a soaring quality to his playing that lifts the music to new heights; for example, on"Sole Bianco," Sorrention's solo is like an early morning view atop a mountain. Bassist Piccioni contributes assertive counterpoint. Take the magic he creates on "Road to Edessa" and his playful banter with Saccocci on "L.S.S.R." Or his effort on "Nardis," which gives the standard a mysterious twist. Drummer Di Caro also adds powerful yet understated transitional elements. His flourishes at the end of "L.S.S.R." and the funky "Turchese" show off his all-over yet controlled drumming.
So, just what kind of rite of passage is this? Is it one that sweeps out like a grand terrace overlooking the hills and golden fields of Tuscany? Is it a slow gondola ride through the canals of Venice in the early evening, where one wonders just what architectural gem lies around the next corner? Is it one found in the nostalgia of old photographs? Whatever one conceives, it is a passage well worth taking.
Track Listing
Il piramidale; Sole bianco; A.I.; Road to Edessa; L.S.S.R.; Nardis; Miss Wicker; Turchese.
Personnel
Lewis Saccocci: piano; Antonello Sorrentino: trumpet; Dario Piccioni: upright bass; Nicolò Di Caro: Drums
Album information
Title: Rite of Passage | Year Released: 2018 | Record Label: Alfamusic
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