Artist: Irio De Paula
Title: Lembrando Wes Montogomery
Year Of Release: 2004
Label: Philology
Genre: Jazz, Brazilian Jazz, World Fusion
Quality: Mp3 320 kbps / FLAC (log,image+cue)
Total Time: 01:08:37
Total Size: 159 / 445 Mb (scans)
Tracklist:
01. Jingles 07:20
02. Bock to Bock 10:01
03. Four on Six 06:07
04. For Heaven's Sake 04:44
05. West Coast Blues 06:46
06. Fried Pies 07:14
07. Bumpin' 05:19
08. The Thumb 06:56
09. Road Song 06:56
10. The Trick Bag 04:40
11. My Thing 02:28
Musicians:
Irio De Paula - electric guitar
Riccardo Ballerini - organ
Petro Jodice - drums
Claudio Lo Cascio - vibes (tracks: 2, 8)
Recorded at Doctor Strauss Recording Studio, Rome on May 14, 2003.
One of Europe's best guitarists pays tribute to Wes Montgomery on this mostly trio outing from 2003. Irio DePaula is obviously influenced to some extent by Montgomery's style of playing, though he finds his own voice in this collection of ten Montgomery compositions and the well-known standard "For Heaven's Sake." The best examples of his work include the very fluid interpretations of "Jingles" and "Four on Six," along with a soulful take of "Bumpin'." Organist Riccardo Ballerini provides strong support without overdoing it, while drummer Petro Jodice helps to keep the musicians on track. Vibraphonist Claudio Lo Cascio adds a nice touch to two tracks. Irio DePaula has recorded extensively for Philology and deserves to be more widely known; this fine effort should help spread the word. --Ken Dryden
