Antonio Moncada Discography of CDs

Antonio Moncada CD discography Personnel: Antonio Moncada (drums, timpani, percussion); Stefano Maltese (saxophone, flute, bass clarinet, piano); Tony Cattano (trombone); Michele Conti (violin); Fred Casadei (acoustic ...

Antonio Moncada albums Track Listing of songs: Blue Space; Silver Stones; Purple Shadows; Yellow Trick; White Light; Green Mysterious; Red Exit; Brown Cage; Orange; Black Swan; Turquoise Crab;

Antonio Moncada CD discography This release from DDQ (an Italian subsidiary of Black Saint/Soul Note) features seven Italian musicians who are not known in the U.S. Stefano Maltese (heard on alto, soprano and flute) composed and arranged all seven of the selections on the CD, which is an episodic, colorful, thoroughly unpredictable and strangely haunting affair. The utilization of Gioconda Cilio's often wordless voice (she also sings lyrics in Italian and English) and violinist Michele Conti (who occasionally plays viola and mandola) add distinctive tones to the group's sound. In fact, although there are many concise individual solos (including from trumpeter Roy Paci and trombonist Rosario Patania), it is the sound of the ensemble as a whole that is most notable. The music goes through a wide range of emotions, from mournful to humorous (particularly "Lions at Coffee House"), wistful to exuberant. The results are tonal, occasionally swinging and full of surprises. An intriguing set. ~ Scott Yanow Arranger: Stefano Maltese. Personnel: Stefano Maltese (whistling, flute, soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, percussion); Stefano Maltese (tin whistle); Rosario "Tyson" Patania, Rosario "Tyson" Patania (trombone); Giuseppe Guarrella, Giuseppe Guarrella (double bass, percussion); Gioconda Cilio (vocals, percussion); Michele Conti (mandola, violin, viola, percussion); Roy Paci (trumpet, pocket trumpet, flugelhorn, percussion); Antonio Moncada (drums, percussion). Recording information: Studio La Nuova Ciminiera, Catania, Italy (03/07/1997-03/17/1997).

Antonio Moncada albums Stefano Maltese, known for his contribution to the Italian jazz scene has also played and recorded with musicians such as Marilyn Crispell, Evan Parker and Keith Tippet, among others. His main ensemble is called the "As Sikilli" (Sicilians in Arabic). Th Liner Note Author: Stefano Maltese. Recording information: Rai Radiotre Suite Jazz, Sala A, Centro di Produzione R (06/25/2004). Editor: Fabrizio De Carolis. Photographer: Viola De Angelis. Personnel: Stefano Maltese (flute, bass clarinet, soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, percussion); Giuseppe Guarrella (cello); Gaetano Cristofaro (bass clarinet, tenor saxophone); Ivan Cammarata (trumpet, flugelhorn); Toni Cattano (trombone); Alberto Amato (double bass); Antonio Moncada (drums, percussion); Gioconda Cilio (percussion). Audio Mixers: Stefano Maltese; Vincenzo Cavalli.

Antonio Moncada music CDs Sicilian Composer/Reedman Liner Note Author: Gérard Rouy. Recording information: Studio La Nuova Ciminiera, Catania, Italy (09/08/1998-09/09/1998). Photographer: Gérard Rouy. Translator: Dan Warburton. Personnel includes: Stefano Maltese (reeds); Arkady Schilkloper, Sophia Domancich, Paul Rogers, Antonio Moncado, Gioconda Cilio. Personnel: Stefano Maltese (bass clarinet, soprano saxophone, alto saxophone); Gioconda Cilio (vocals, percussion); Arkady Shilkloper (flugelhorn, French horn); Sophia Domancich (piano); Paul Rogers (5-string bass); Antonio Moncada (drums, percussion).