With his characteristic creative drive, Nicola Sabato has turned the California sunshine into an extract of pure groove. The ingredients are simple: you just have to go there and talk to the most highly rated musicians on the jazz planet and its surroundings (they have played with Diana Krall, Roy Hargrove, Nancy Wilson, John Pizzarelli, Kurt Elling, Barbra Streisand, Gladys Knight...). Such a gathering of high-flying musicians, united by an uncompromising musical project, reminds us what an artistic enterprise based on passion and culture is all about. Evocation of Wes Montgomery and Art Blakey, shuffles, samba, blues... the musical vitality of this album is worth the diversions! Jazz that speaks to everyone, with the intensity of sincere projects.
Tracks:
1. These Are Soulful Days (C. Massey)
2. Masquerade Is Over (A. Wruebel)
3. Brigas Nunca Mais (A.C. Jobim)
4. Bad Motor Scooter Blues (N. Sabato)
5. Jingles (W. Montgomery)
6. I guess I'll Hang My Tears Out To Dry (S. Cahn -J. Styne)
7. Happy Go Lukey (N. Sabato)
8. Buhaina Buhaina (R. Brown)
9. LA Bounce (N. Sabato)
10. Everything Happens To Me (M. Dennis)
