Marco Bittelli Discography of CDs

Marco Bittelli music CDs Alba is Italian jazz guitarist Marco Bittelli'ssecond CD of all original jazz compositions. This work is rooted in rhythms of the Mediterranean, his home, but also finds inspiration in the rich cultural mix of Latin America and its European immigrants. The tunes were performed and recorded in the USA, where Bittelli continues ...

Marco Bittelli discography A collection of nine original Mediterranean-inspired jazz tunes written over the course of a 10-year period by Italian composer and jazz guitarist Marco Bittelli. Recorded in 2007, the cross-cultural collaboration represents a variety of styles, from Latin ballads to contemporary jazz. Bittelli first studied guitar under tutelage of Italian jazz guitarist Jimmy Villotti and later from legendary jazz guitar great Joe Pass. In 1995 he began composing and performing with Horace Alexander Young, one of America's most versatile and talented flute and saxophone players. A number of other noted American jazz artists also feature on the album, including classical composer and pianist Charles Argersinger, David Snider on bass, David Jarvis on drums and Ruth Boden on cello. The result is a memorable collection of innovative, original jazz compositions inspired both by the Mediterranean and Latin rhythms Bittelli was raised on and the dynamic American jazz scene he went on to embrace. Mediterranean music -- that is, music from Italy, Spain, Greece, Portugal or Malta -- has been a valuable part of world music. And it is a positive influence for Marco Bittelli on Libera. The Italian jazz guitarist/composer doesn't always incorporate Mediterranean elements on this 2007 recording, but when he does, it is a definite plus. That Mediterranean influence does a lot to enrich "Gennaio 1997" (which means "January 1997" in Italian), "Nudo," "Brel," and the title track as well as the haunting "Vento Sulla Palouse." Bittelli also has ...