Credits:

Pasquale Grasso

Description:

Pasquale Grasso, an astonishing new star guitarist who has emerged in the world of Jazz, releases his latest album, "Be-Bop! Pasquale Grasso, a remarkable guitarist who creates an unprecedented sound world with his amazing technique and free ideas, has released his new album "Be-Bop! The new album is titled "Be-Bop! This is the third full-length physical album by Pasquale Grasso since his Duke Ellington album released last September 2021. Born in southern Italy and now 33 years old, Pasquale grew up listening to recordings by Bud Powell, Art Tatum, and others, influenced by his music-loving father. Inspired by the greats of bebop, Pasquale has been expanding his own world of expression, and he and his friends have created a tribute album to Bird & Diz and Monk, which includes a guest appearance by Samara Joy, an up-and-coming vocalist. A Night in Tunisia," one of trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie's masterpieces, was released prior to the album and has been covered by many artists as a modern jazz standard.This Pasquale version is a trio formation with Ali Roland (bass) and Keith Barra (drums). At the end of the piece, they performed part of the extremely difficult classical piece "Paganini: 24 Caprices," and their superb technique was overwhelming.

Tracklisting:

1.A Night in Tunisia
2.Be-Bop
3.Ruby, My Dear
4.Shaw 'Nuff
5.I'm in a Mess feat. Samara Joy
6.Cheryl
7.Ornithology
8.Quasimodo
9.Lamento Della Campagnia
10.Groovin' High