TRANSLATION Here is a news 'surely expected by most scholars' attention to the events, including record companies, the Italian jazz. Lucio Ferrara and 'a very special musician sensitivity', an acute knowledge of the more traditional 'strictly jazz of his instrument. That guitar in his hands - often these are glorious Semi collectible Gibson, sounding deliciously black and white - just the opposite of the instrument becomes more likely to 'overflowing and that' today. A phrasing dry, smooth, solo, where each note has its own raison d'etre. And even before that, and always stay relentlessly on time, and 'able to sing and sew. This' prerogative of the Apulian style of guitar. Style also refined in the field, from an activity 'concert - and teacher - intense and broad, international scope and often alongside the great masters of that style pure bop - a choice of sides lived with calm as absolute as natural - that and 'the heart of the inspiration of Ferrara. As evidence, moreover, Body and Soul, live jewel nestled in the middle of the album and captures the match with a stellar lineup, Lee Konitz naturally head master narrative of American metaphysical solo; skillful lightness of the floor Antonio Ciacca, but as intense as that of other leaders, capable of blending fact and summarize the mood of both. Supported by the battery of Ulysses Owens, the solos are complemented by the almost 'perfect Kengo Nakamura, who was also present only Konitz as in this passage. Is therefore 'explained the reasons for the action enjoyed by Ferrara, who in turn justify the wait we were talking about at first. Even more so if you think that what happened with the debut of Florian Splasch Records, some ten years ago, the charming ("a mild and breezy jazz as a ferry boat" so 'David Ielmini in the liner notes) As now in need of 'updates', so the music of life. And that's alright with me It offers them in abundance: in terms of variety 'of the proposed musical situations, the overall balance of its parts, humours sparkling, almost light and you can breathe easy. And that 'have been the result of maturity' attained a consciousness that knows how to be therefore 'from time to time, smiling and humorous, or sentimental and melancholy, or thoughtful, exploratory. When it comes to balance between the parties, the reference and 'alternating between original and successful standards, the first seconds of no less overflowing with blues: the initial Twelve Bars For MB, Lagos Blues, the choice to assemble convincing first five songs with a guitar quartet, piano-bass-drums, the result of a session in New York, a striking diptych in a trio with hammond (Luke Mannutza) and drums (Nicola Angelucci). All seasoned with that Body and Soul described above. musicians: Lucio Ferrara, guitar Lee Konitz, alto sax Antonio Ciacca, piano Ulysses Owens, drum Kengo Nakamura, bass Yasushi Nakamura, bass Luke Mannutza, hammond Nicola Angelucci, drum

tracks: Twelve Bars For M.B. (L. Ferrara) Who Can I Turn To (L. Bricusse) Perhaps (L. Ferrara / D. Bright) Beatrice (S. Rivers) Lagos Blues (A. Ciacca) Body and Soul (J. Green) Silver (L. Ferrara) Oh, Lady Be Good (G. Gershwin)