Italian saxophonist and clarinetist, Gianni Alberti, is joined on this record of classic standards and covers by Lino Francheschetti on piano, Mauro Sereno on bass, and Sergio Mazzei on drums.

11 MP3 Songs in this album (67:46) !
Related styles: JAZZ: Jazz quartet, JAZZ: Crossover Jazz

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Gianni Alberti Quartet
The disc opens with the Todd Dameron tune âOn a Misty Night.â This track features some good piano and drum solos backing Albertiâs airy, breezy, swinging sound. Next, is Ellingtonâs âSatin Doll,â with some more outstanding piano and strong bass by Sereno. Track 3 is âHave You Met Miss Jonesâ by Richard Rogers. Albertiâs playing is strong here as he weaves in and out with Francheschetti on piano.

One of the highlights of this disc is track 5, âWhen Youâre Smiling,â where Alberti really shines and is accompanied by some scorching drum solos by Mazzei. My favorite on this recording is track 10, a perennial favorite, âTake 5.â Alberti and Mazzei take this piece and give it the push it needs to excel. The closer, âEast of the Sun and West of the Moonâ is bright and cheerful with nice drum and piano work, also.

All of the musicians here share the spotlight and are given ample opportunity and space to explore and add their own unique character to this recording producing a very pleasant and enjoyable offering from Alberti and band.
Reviewed by Veronica Timpanelli