Rosario Giuliani - Lennies Pennies '2009

Tracks list

Rosario Giuliani is one of Europes top alto saxophonists, possessing a bright,
happy tone much of the time while eschewing for the most part rapid-fire
theatrics. Joining him is pianist Pierre De Bethmann, bassist Darryl Hall, and
drummer Joe La Barbera. Several of the pieces are interpretations of well-known
works. Giuliani has a blast in his wild workout of Lennie Tristanos challenging
Lennies Pennies, while the loping setting of Joe Zawinuls 74 Miles Away is full
of fireworks. The saxophonist doesnt just stick close to the melody of Jimmy
Rowles lush ballad The Peacocks, but introduces an introductory riff that is
incorporated by the bass throughout much of the piece, while he detours from the
theme in an expressive improvisation. The standards are fairly straightforward,
with an emotional Love Letters and brisk How Deep Is the Ocean? The originals
are strong as well. The leaders jazz waltz Dear Father and intricate uptempo
cooker Over Lines shine, along with De Bethmanns haunting ballad Patience.
Recommended.


Tracks:

01. Lennies Pennies	4:19
02. Love Letters	4:54
03. How Deep Is the Ocean? 4:02
04. 74 Miles Away	4:24
05. Picchi	4:49
06. Over Lines	4:21
07. Dear Father	5:31
08. The Peacocks	5:11
09. Un des Sens	6:45
10. Goldfish	4:53
11. Patience	4:54

Personnel:

Joe La Barbera - drums
Pierre De Bethmann - piano, Fender Rhodes piano
Darryl Hall - double bass
Rosario Giuliani - alto saxophone

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