Editor's info
Originally issued on Fonit Cetra label in 1972, and then re-released on Black Saint in 1976, this is Enrico Rava's legendary first album. An eclectic yet organic mix of open lyricism and NYC funk groove. Backed up by Bruce Johnson on electric guitar, Chip White on drums and Marcello Melis on double bass (one of the true unsung heroes in Italian creative jazz), Rava shines throughout the whole album with his very distinctive sound and his deep sense of melody. After more than 40 years this marvelous debut still sounds fresh and vital as ever.
The Allmusic * * * * 1/2
… A recording that is "out" and sometimes funky
by Michael G. Nastos
The Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD - Eighth Edition
Apart from Carla Bley's 'Olhos De Gato', all the tunes are Rava originals, and as befits a debut solo album, he tries to cover as many bases as possible….this is one that deserves a fresh listen…
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