Bernardo Sassetti - Indigo (2005) [FLAC]

This double-CD has subtle and inventive music from pianist Bernardo Sassetti. The 21 solo piano performances are mostly Sassetti's originals. Some are sophisticated and accessible enough to possibly be covered by other advanced improvisers, while others are one-chord ruminations. In addition to performing his own songs, Sassetti creates fresh variations on several standards along with witty renditions of Thelonious Monk's "In Walked Bud" and "Pannonica." In general, his interpretations are performed at slower tempos (sometimes out-of-tempo) and his improvisations develop gradually. This thoughtful set, which would have benefited from the inclusion of liner notes, grows in interest with each listen. Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Tracks

CD 1 - Indigo
01 - Indigo 08:10
02 - Promessas 04:12
03 - My Ideal (Newell Chase, Richard A. Whiting, Leo Robin) 04:59
04 - Never Let Me Go (Jay Evans, Jay Livingston) 05:15
05 - Raise Four (Thelonious Monk) 03:56
06 - Caminho Até Aqui 06:18
07 - Inquietude 03:54
08 - Prelúdio Em Sol Menor 04:28
09 - In Walked Bud (Thelonious Monk) 04:11
10 - My Funny Valentine (Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart) 03:53
11 - Descarga! (Bernardo Sassetti, Ed Simon)* 03:29
12 - Indigo (Reprise) 04:45
* based on a basso ostinato by Ed Simon

CD 2 Livre
01 - Musica Callada, Mov I* 04:07
02 - Histórias de Sheherazade Mov. I 06:40
03 - Histórias de Sheherazade Mov. II 05:02
04 - Histórias de Sheherazade Mov. III 04:58
05 - Pannonica (Thelonious Monk) 05:16
06 - Elegia 08:14
07 - Petit Pays (Nando da Cruz) 02:39
08 - Alizarin 03:20
09 - Jelly Dream 05:26
* second arranged version

All composition by Bernardo Sassetti, except when noted.
Arrangements by Bernardo Sassetti.

Bernardo Sassetti - piano

Recording Date Jul 8, 2002-Sep 20, 2003

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