Alfani

Max Ionata & Claudio Filippini - Zaira (2001) {Wide Sound - WD107}
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Jazz / Post Bop / Saxophone / Piano

Piano and tenor & soprano saxophone respectively, Filippini and Ionata, with Maurizio Rolli contrabass, Nicola Angelucci drums and an appearance of the drummer Giancarlo Alfani, present themselves in this their first CD with hints of great swing in the name of standard and original pieces. What is most striking to listen is the close understanding of the quartet in weaving the musical plots with the usual interplay: I love You by Cole Porter is the first of the examples, followed by nine others.

Maurizio Rolli & A.M.P. Big Band - Moodswings - A Tribute To Jaco Pastorius (2001) {Wide Sound WD109}
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Jazz / Progressive Jazz / Fusion / Modern Big Band / Bass

This isn’t just another oblique or chops based attempt at paying homage to the late, great bassist Jaco Pastorius. Here, Italian acoustic-electric bassist, arranger Maurizio Rolli and his A.M.P. Big Band (along with some special guests), inject heartfelt imagery into the Pastorius songbook. With this release, Rolli focuses on Pastorius' compositional strengths.