CD Details
- Released: March 23, 2004
- Label: Justin Time Records
Tracks:
- 1.Roma Nun Fa la Stupida Stasera
- 2.Tu Vuo
- 3.La Luna Si Veste D'Argento
- 4.Chitarra Romana
- 5.Serenata Celeste
- 6.Canzone Della Strada
- 7.Valzer Dottore
- 8.Tango del Mare
- 9.Firenze Sogna
- 10.Arriverderci Roma
- 11.Tarantella
- 12.Per il Mio Amore
- 13.Arrivederci
Product Description:
Quadro Nuevo: Robert Wolf (guitar); Andreas Hinterseher (accordion); Mulo Francel (saxophone, clarinet); D.D. Lowka (bass, percussion).
Personnel: Robert Wolf (guitar); Francesco Buzzurro (mandolin); Michaela Buchholz (viola); Andy Mulo Franzl (clarinet, alto clarinet, bass clarinet, soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone, C-melody saxophone); D.D. Lowka (acoustic bass, percussion).
Audio Mixer: Wolfgang Lohmeier.
Recording information: 05/2002.
Translator: Agnes Jacob.
Arranger: Quadro Nuevo.
Quadro Nuevo is a group consisting of accordion, guitar, a reed player, and bass; some selections add a string quartet, piano, mandolin, and/or another accordion. The music they perform is comprised largely of Italian folk melodies and even their originals are based on traditional themes. The music is often melancholy and haunting while always heartfelt. Despite a little improvisation, this is an Italian folk rather than jazz release. Its rich and timeless melodies are accessible and should appeal to a large audience. This set is particularly successful as romantic background music. ~ Scott Yanow