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Paolo Di Sabatino: Threeo
Mr. Di Sabatino was recognized as one of Italy’s best new artists in 1990 and has previously released Foto Rubate (Splasc(h) 1997) and a live session from the Pomigliano Jazz Festival Introducing Paolo Di Sabatino (Hallway 1999).
This latest date is a trio session with the ever capable sidemen, bassist John Patitucci (Chick Corea and Roy Haynes) and drummer Horacio Hernandez (Los Hombres Calientes and Gonzalo Rubalcaba). Threeo, a fine introduction to this young pianist, features half standards and half Di Sabatino originals. As you listen you can feel that his bop vibe on Bud Powell’s “Hallucinations” is flavored with a whimsical feel. Di Sabatino, while playing in the tradition, reveals a contagious sensitivity. Covering Nat Adderley’s “The Old Country” his sympathy to melody parallels that of Keith Jarrett.
Di Sabatino’s original, “Coco’s Way,” is an infectious samba-like romp with Patitucci and Hernandez propelling the excitement in a style drawn on Ahmad Jamal’s percussive attack. Di Sabatino has the makings of a fine post-bop pianist. His leaning toward a Latin percussive feel places him in a league with Danilo Perez. He can tear it up as on “That’s All” or switch to an aggressive sensitive mode “Sotto la neve,” a mark of a musician to keep one’s eye on.
Track Listing
F.S. Blues; Coco
Personnel
Paolo Di Sabatino
Album information
Title: Threeo | Year Released: 2001 | Record Label: Hallway Records
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