Max
Ionata (sax); Martin Sjöstedt (piano); Jesper Bodilsen (double bass); Martin
Andersen (drums)
To quote the blurb - Italian lyricism meeting the clarity and eloquence of Scandinavian jazz - it more or less sums up this delightful album. Certainly Ionata has lyricism aplenty and the technique to exploit it to the full. I'm not sure if he's blowing alto or tenor, the beautiful tone and the lightness with which it is deployed brought Stan Getz to mind so I guess it's tenor.
The Scandinavian rhythm section brings back memories of those halcyon days when Swedish musicians were the go-getters of 1950s European modern jazz - This trio too know how to swing.
Another quote: At the heart of the album lies a cultural bridge. The title refers both to the Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, with its sense of magic and play, and to the historic Italian town of Tivoli near Rome, celebrated for its villas and gardens. These twin inspirations frame the music: wide-open Nordic atmospheres glimmering with Mediterranean warmth and melodic depth.
I can't improve on that!
A mix of originals plus familiar numbers from Kenny Wheeler, Johnny Griffin and Cole Porter make for a most enjoyable album. Lance
Concion Para Sara; Consolation; Det Lysner; Tivoli; Everything I Love; When we Were One; Naru's Waltz; Mr. GT
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