From John Coltrane to Coldplay, the Red Hot Chili Peppers to Joe Jackson: an Italian voice crosses genres
What's Goin 'On ( Marvin Gaye) and Naima (J. Coltrane) in rotation on "Monte Carlo Nights, RMC, by Nick the Nightfly.
The New Album
New Move (River Nile / Ala Bianca) is going to surprise many - though probably not those who are already familiar with Joe. Nu soul, urban jazz, classic standards, training small combo, a bubbling of big band swing, smooth vocals, even two duets: these are the elements that make up the 55 minutes and 13 tracks in New Move. The journey begins with the revisiting of the Style Council Lodgers, jumping into a sharp version of Scar Tissue Red Hot Chili Peppers. The mood turned positive with the rediscovery of a hidden gem of Bill LaBounty, In 25 Words Or Less, repainted with a horn section to swing like the big band. Only two tools to support the voice of Joe in The Very Thought of You, with Dario Deidda bass played and stopped doing even percussion. The Way It Is Bruce Hornsby is rendered in a jazz arrangement and fast paced, driven by low Deidda and embellished with a masterful the piano solo by Pino Iodice. Stefano Micarelli Naima has produced a style of Barrio Jazz Gang, including sampling, sounds and voices missatiesapientemente.
Then another sudden change of tone as much as apt, to be immersed in the rediscovery of Eleanor Rigby by the Beatles, still thin with only guitar and bass to bring the groove. What's Going On, rendered here as a ballad, brings the listener not yet explored aspects of this great song: really listen to the voice of Joe Micarelli's solo guitar and the superb work of Pietro Iodice brushes. Rock'n'roll, jazz and blues, fused in Night Train, funny tribute to the interpretation of Eddie Jefferson. Even Coldplay - heroes of the music of the millennium - are revisited. With Yellow, to rediscover tinged jazz waltz. And Baby It's Cold Outside, between the folds of which are the second duet with Pauline London. A standard classic, My One And Only Love, and arrange with multiple overlapping voice of Afro Steppin 'Out (written by Joe Jackson during the years of British pop cool, early eighties) are close to the album.
New Move (on River Nile / Ala Bianca) is going to surprise many - though not Probably Already Those who are familiar with Joe's work. Nu soul, urban jazz, classic standards, small club-less drums combo, a touch of big band swing, smooth vocals, even two duets: All Of These elements make up the 55 minutes and 13 tracks of New Move. The journey starts from the revisitation of Style Council's Lodgers, jumping into a cutting version of Red Hot Chili Peppers' Scar Tissue, the mood then switches to Bill LaBounty's hidden gem, In 25 Words Or Less, colored with a 5-piece horn section swinging in big band mode. Only two instruments back up Joe's voice on The Very Thought of You, with the percussion to keep the pulse going provided by Dario Deidda's slapping on the upright bass strings. Bruce Hornsby's The Way It Is gets rendered in a fast-paced jazz arrangement powered by Deidda's bass with an impressive piano solo by Pino Iodice.
Stefano Micarelli produced a Barrio Jazz Gang-style samples-laden Naima, then another sudden though fitting change of mood with Beatles' Eleanor Rigby, again with only guitar and bass to drive the groove. What's Going On, rendered here as a ballad, brings to the listener aspects of this song not yet explored, guided by Joe's voice, Micarelli's guitar solo and Pietro Iodice's superb brushes work. Rock'n'roll, jazz and blues are next, all embedded in Night Train, hommage to Eddie Jefferson's interpretation. Coldplay's Yellow gets revisited in jazz waltz style, and Baby It's Cold Outside we discover the second duet with Pauline London. A classic jazz standard like My One And Only Love, and Joe Jackson's Steppin' Out afro rhythm and multi-layered vocals close the album.
About JOE (www.joeslomp.com)
Artista matured in the jazz club scene of Rome, Joe - who lived in Italy, Paris, Cambridge and Copenhagen - embraces music from A to Z, as can be heard from its production, and deduced from its portfolio of lead solo and equity investments as a backup vocalist, guitarist and keyboard player in numerous bands and solo artists (Experience Tnt, High Voltage, Capital Soul). Before starting to produce his albums as a leader, he recorded with jazz jazz piano teacher Nino De Rose, she has sung on TV with Sarah Jane Morris, has contributed to the Tenth Avenue Freeze-out cd-Italian tribute to Bruce Springsteen "For You" and participated as a backing vocalist, album of the same name Mark Conidi (1998). Moving from jazz to soul to rock to R & B, and adapting her voice to expressive skills required by featuring songs, Joe adds his precious mix and his sincere love for these songs to the musical landscape of our time.
A live performer Brought up in Rome's jazz club scene, Joe - who lived Between Italy, Paris, Cambridge and Copenhagen - Embraces music from A to Z, as can be heard from His 3 CDs production, and deduced from His portfolio of lead and backup vocals, guitar and keyboards, only contributions to Numerous bands and artists (Including Experience Tnt, High Voltage, Capital Soul). Before recording His solo albums, he cut tracks for Some jazz piano master Nino De Rose's recordings, with Sarah Jane Morris on TV and with Contributed to 10th avenue freeze out Bruce Springsteen Italian tribute cd "For You". Ranging from jazz to soul to rock to R & B, Adapting His voice to suit the needs of the songs he sings, Brings His own blend of musical flavors to the table.
My friend
We make music together for a while ', I and Joe. How much life. How many runs. And how many climbs. He sang, I listened, watched, I thought. At best, take note. I chose the role easier and more difficult, because listening is more comfortable but singing is more beautiful. One day there would be a record, we could hear him. We arrived in two, and who could tell. Introducing New Move and contain a beautiful piece of music history with which we have trained. In addition, they are safe for our dreams and the collection of all of our climbs and descents. A song can contain so much? I think so. A voice can take on so much? Decidetelo you. - EL
