My personal kind of blues. featuring guitar, vocals, personal arrangements. Great guests as Bernard "Pretty" Purdie,the Vivino Brothers and Big Luther Kent

13 MP3 Songs
BLUES: Electric Blues, BLUES: English Style



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Robi Zoncaâs two previous recordings âDO YOU KNOW?â and âYOU ALREADY KNOWâ have already garnered a lot of attention both in Europe, and the USA for the fine Italian based artist Zonca. Letâs roll forward to 2007 with Robi Zoncaâs latest album titled âREBEL!â
Recorded in 2006 on two continents; North America & Europe- specifically in the New York City area, and Milano, Italy, with the devoted dedication, commitment, and outstanding contribution of many gifted musicians from both the U.S.A. and Italy, including world renowned musicians like the legendary drummer Bernard âPrettyâ Purdie (who is arguably the most recorded musician in modern day music history,) plus Jerry and Jimmy Vivino (The Vivino Brothers Band & the nationally syndicated Conan OâBrien TV Show,) and last but not least- Louisiana Blues Hall of Fame/New Orleans blues legend and singer- Big Luther Kent, all make outstanding guest appearances on Zoncaâs latest offering âRebel!â
Zoncaâs music is known for the exciting and unpredictable arrangements, and his entire band, Antonello"Jantoman"Aguzzi on keyboards,Stefano Galli on guitar,Paolo Legramandi on bass and Marco Sacchitella on drums, is up to the task of crafting a very unique sound providing the perfect backdrop for Robiâs compositions which regularly take dynamic twists and turns throughout this recording, showing yet another dramatic step forward in the evolution of Zoncaâs music, in this third chapter of Robiâs studio recorded music.

Appropriately âRebel!â starts out with Robiâs nod to New York with âNew York City Blues,â followed by the title track (also composted by Zonca,) which were both recorded in New York with special guests; the Vivinoâs and Bernard Purdie. The gorgeous âHey Manâ composed by Zonca & Stefano Galliâs flows perfectly creating a delightful mood for âRebel!â
Next itâs blues time with Big Luther Kent reunited again with Zonca, on the B.B. King/Jules Taub classic âWoke Up This Morningâ which shows off the powerful vocals of Luther Kent which meld perfectly with Zoncaâs Italian band. There is one other cover that being John Lennonâs âInstant Karma.â Lennon has always been and will probably remain one of Zoncaâs deepest musical influences, so itâs no surprise that âInstant Karmaâ makes its appearance on âRebel!â
Other standout tracks are all penned by Zonca, that being âWait For Me, âPlease Policeman,â âTonight is the Night,â and the âMan I Am.â
The other two tracks that were recorded in the USA with the Vivinoâs & Purdie are âYou Got to Get Closer,â and âBrown Panther,â the later being a instrumental gem that closes this very fine recording, which has extremely catchy changes, nice guitar work from both Zonca & Jimmy Vivino, plus brother Jerryâs tenor, Purdie is right up front in the mix and truly propels this very cool and hip tune. Be sure to checkout the musicians dialog at the end of the tune, where you hear Robi, Paolo, Jerry & Jimmy Vivino, and Purdie shucking and jiving comments.
So there you have it, Robi Zoncaâs 2007 offering âRebel! Here is to looking forward to many more recordings from this very talented and unique recording artist- Robi Zonca.

Bob Putignano www.SoundsofBlue.com
President of New York City Blues&Jazz Society