Illustrious Italian trumpeter Enrico Rava, a longtime force on the European jazz scene, returns with his Fearless Five ensemble, welcoming guest saxophonist Joe Lovano, a powerhouse improviser who had collaborated with the bandleader on the live recording Roma (2019). All members of the quintet contribute compositions, trusting the bandleader’s candidly investigative approach that opposes rigid perceptions.
Rava’s “Certi Angoli Segreti”, an exceptionally beautiful tune first recorded in 1998, gracefully materializes with beautiful color shades. Francesco Diodati’s guitar gives it a particular touch, later soloing with motivic ability and acerbic distortion; Francesco Ponticelli’s dynamic bass builds a solid foundation with drummer…

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