Antonio Ciacca Discography of CDs

Antonio Ciacca discography Antonio Ciacca leads a quintet on his first U.S. release. The pianist is a gifted player, though he doesn't feel the need to dominate the proceedings as many young leaders often do. Joined by veteran trumpeter Joe Magnarelli, tenor saxophonist Stacy Dillard, bassist Kengo Nakamura, and drummer Rodney Green, the set opens with "Squazin," an original hard bop vehicle that showcases Dillard and Magnarelli in a good light. "Chippewha" is a thinly disguised but effective reworking of the chord changes to "Cherokee," though its unusual introduction keeps it under wraps; while "Rush Life" is based on "Body and Soul," with Dillard providing a suitably lush solo. Ciacca's loping "Prince of Newark" salutes Wayne Shorter. There are also several familiar pieces. The pianist takes a fresh look at "On Green Dolphin Street" by utilizing a stripped down approach at the keyboard, and working in block chords as well. Magnarelli's delicious muted horn carries the breezy take ...

Antonio Ciacca songs Antonio Ciacca leads a quintet on his first U.S. release. The pianist is a gifted player, though he doesn't feel the need to dominate the proceedings as many young leaders often do. Joined by veteran trumpeter Joe Magnarelli, tenor saxophonist Stacy Dillard, bassist Kengo Nakamura, and drummer Rodney Green, the set opens with "Squazin," an original hard bop vehicle that showcases Dillard and Magnarelli in a good light. "Chippewha" is ...

Antonio Ciacca CD discography Antonio Ciacca's second CD for Motéma Music reunites him with an old mentor, veteran tenor saxophonist Steve Grossman, plus his regular band featuring tenor saxophonist Stacy Dillard, bassist Kengo Nakamura, and drummer Ulysses Owens. While the leader is a talented soloist, he isn't one to hog the spotlight. Grossman penned two of the pieces. The tenors roar in Grossman's driving modal blues "Take the D Train," while "Nicoletta" is a ...

Antonio Ciacca CD discography 2010 release. A graduate of the Bologna conservatory with a degree in contemporary music, German born Italian pianist Antonio Ciacca is respected in Europe and the U.S. as a leader and for his stellar piano work with Jazz legends including Benny Golson, Steve Lacy, James Moody, Lee Konitz and Steve Grossman, to name a few. Grossman, who gained fame for his fiery playing on Miles Davis' recordings in the 1970's ...

Antonio Ciacca albums Personnel: Antonio Ciacca (piano); Don Braden (tenor saxophone); Joe Magnarelli (trumpet); Joris Teepe (acoustic bass); Jaimeo Brown (drums).

Antonio Ciacca albums Having played with orchestras led by Nancie Banks, Tom Harrell, Bobby Watson, and Slide Hampton, Craig Bailey has strong big-band credentials. Brooklyn, the alto saxman/flutist's second album as a leader, isn't a big-band date -- this hard bop/post-bop effort finds him leading a sextet. However, all that big-band experience is a definite plus because Bailey is going for an ensemble sound. Brooklyn isn't just about Bailey's talents as a soloist ...

Antonio Ciacca music CDs Track Listing of songs: Loose Wig; Choose Your Weapon; Four By Five; Praise; Dance Of The Rain; Pretty; Monk'N Around; Jangle; Nico's Song; Land Of Galilee; Red Velvet In Winter; Wake Up, Clarinet!; Soup's On Fire; Heart And An Open Road;