Basso-Valdambrini Octet – New Sound From Italy

Gianni Basso

Gianni Basso was one of the lights who began shining on the European jazz scene following the end of World War II. He began as a clarinetist and first played professionally in Germany and Belgium in the…

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Oscar Valdambrini

b. 11 May 1924, Turin, Italy. Valdambrini learnt the trumpet and violin as a child and studied at Turin Conservatory. He worked with a variety of local groups in the 40s and played in a jam session with…
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00:00 A1 Indiana 03:52 A2 Fascinating Rhythm 06:46 A3 Blues For Gassman 09:38 A4 Fata Morgana 13:25 B1 How About You 16:52 B2 There Will Never Be Another You 20:57 B3 Peter Of April 24:06 B4 How Deep Is The Ocean (How High Is The Sky) Alto Saxophone – Attilio Donadio, Glauco Masetti Baritone Saxophone – Lars Gullin Bass – Franco Cerri Drums – Jimmy Pratt Piano – Renato Sellani Tenor Saxophone – Gianni Basso Trombone – Mario Pezzota Trumpet – Oscar Valdambrini Recorded in Milan, December 17, 1959 (tracks A2, A4, B1, B3); Milan, December 21, 1959 (tracks A1, A3) and Milan, December 23, 1959 (track B2)
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