MEDITERRANEAN WAVES - NEW PROJECT JAZZ ORCHESTRA, MILENKOVIC

MEDITERRANEAN WAVES(CVLD044)

1. SWALLOWS 9’50”
Italy - R. Vigagni
Solos: Lorenzo Frizzera, guitar / Pepito Ros, alto sax
Special Guest: Stefan Milenkovic, violin
These are migratory birds, "foreigners", whose numbers have almost halved in the last twenty years. They live between Africa and Europe, crossing borders without needing a passport: why is this not granted to humans? It is a dance in 5/4.

2. YOU WERE NOT MADE (...to live like brutes, but to pursue virtue and knowledge) 1’10”
Italy - R. Vigagni
Solo: Fiorenzo Zeni, tenor sax
This is the first Dante quote and also the main theme. (Inferno - Canto XXVI)

3. ZEBEKIKO 6’17”
Greece - T. Bitaah
Solos: Luigi Grata, trombone / Giorgio Beberi, baritone sax / Paolo Trettel, trumpet
The country of origin is Greece, represented by this “noble” folk dance. I drew a large part of the composition from a song sung by Taykeria Bitaah, with lyrics about the despair and disappointment resulting from society.

4. THE HIGH OPEN SEA 1’39”
Italy - R.Vigagni
Solo: Walter Civettini, flugelhorn
Second quote (note the cyclical nature of the vowels). This marks the beginning of the journey and the abandonment of previous certainties. (Inferno - Canto XXVI)

5. NUBIAN DREAM 5’58”
Egypt - A.Sharara
Solo: Fiorenzo Zeni, soprano sax
It is an ancient region south of mysterious Egypt, where the musician engages with a Cairo dance composed by Hattia Sharara. Originally, the dance is performed with local instruments; our version is transformed and re-colored without philological constraints.

6. WAVES 2’01”
Italy - R. Vigagni
Solo: Pepito Ros, alto sax
It marks the resumption of the sea voyage towards ex-Yugoslavia.

7. MAXUTU 5’21”
Macedonia - Kociani Orkestar
Solos: Luigi Grata, trombone / Walter Civettini, flugelhorn / Fiorenzo Zeni, tenor sax / Stefano Chesini, flute / Lorenzo Frizzera, guitar / Giuliana Beberi, voice / Renzo Vigagni, keyboards
It is an elaboration of a theme by the Macedonian band "Kociani Orkestar". The country, its inhabitants, and its music are tragically marked by devastating nationalistic wars and ethnic rivalries. The text states: "if you want peace, do not prepare for war." Military personnel, however, reason in the opposite direction.

8. SIRENS 3’06”
Italy - R. Vigagni
Solos: Pepito Ros, soprano sax / Luigi Grata, trombone
As he resumes his journey, Ulysses must resist the allure of mass media and commercial temptations, which could compromise the meaning of his journey of inner knowledge.

9. ALLERIA 4’29”
Italy - P. Daniele
Solos: Stefano Chesini, flute / Lorenzo Frizzera, acoustic guitar / Gianni Mascotti, flugelhorn
Pino Daniele, Naples, the sun and the feelings of the warm South... there is so much beauty in the Mediterranean....

10. WINGS TO THE FOOLISH FLIGHT 2’09”
Italy - R. Vigagni
Solos: Luigi Grata, trombone / Fiorenzo Zeni, tenor sax
Third quote, with a wonderful interplay of consonants. (Inferno - Canto XXVI)

11. PINAR HONDO 5’47”
Spain - C.Dominguez
Solos: Lorenzo Frizzera, acoustic guitar / Renzo Vigagni, piano / Stefano Colpi, double bass
Spain, Andalusia, the gypsies and the Arabs, flamenco. Theme taken from Chano Dominguez's CD: "Echo a mano".

12. BEYOND THE DREAM 9’58”
Italy - R.Vigagni
Solos: Pepito Ros, alto sax / Luigi Grata, trombone / Renzo Vigagni, piano / Fiorenzo Zeni, tenor sax /
Special guest: Stefan Milenkovic, violin
A piece based almost entirely on two rhythmic cycles of 21/4 and 17/4. After this journey, Ulysses has come to realize that Ithaca is not just a geographical place, but also a huge reservoir of life that resides in the hearts of the people he met during his earthly existence. A piece that embodies our true dreams in reality. The song "Oltre il sogno" (Beyond the Dream) is affectionately dedicated to the honest search for truth by journalist Ilaria Alpi, murdered in Somalia in 1994. For her and for her parents, as a small sign of solidarity and sharing.

Thanks to A.T.A.S Onlus "Associazione Trentina Accoglienza Stranieri" (Trentino Association for the Welcome of Foreigners), for the tracks "Nubian Dream" and "Maxutu", and to Clara Lotti and Maria Stoffella Fendros for the track "Zebekiko". Thanks to the musicians and to all who collaborated and believed in this project.
New Project Jazz Orchestra

Renzo Vigagni, conductor, piano, keyboards
Stefan Milenkovic special guest, violin
Walter Civettini, Gianni Mascotti, trumpet, flugelhorn
Paolo Trettel, Christian Stanchina, trumpet
Pepito Ros, alto sax, soprano sax
Enrico Dellatonio, alto sax
Fiorenzo Zeni, tenor sax, soprano sax
Luca Rubertelli, tenor sax
Giorgio Beberi, baritone sax
Luigi Grata, Mauro Piazzi, trombone
Peter Cazzanelli, bass trombone
Stefano Chesini, flute
Francesco Ciech, cello
Lorenzo Frizzera, guitars
Stefano Colpi, double bass
Carlo Alberto Canevali, drums, percussion
Giuliana Beberi, Luca Merlini, voice

Production: VELUT LUNA / GRUPPO MUSICALE MADONNA BIANCA
Executive producer: Marco Lincetto
Sound engineer: Marco Lincetto
Digital mix and mastering: Marco Lincetto / Fabio Framba
Critical notes: Giuseppe Calliari
Inside booklet photos: Giulio Malfer / Claudio Micheletti
Cover illustration: Michele Giovanazzi
Translations: Alessandra Sallustro
Layout: limage
Pr: Francesco Pesavento
Trading consultant: Yahir Wahl

Recording was made at “A. Rosmini” Theatre, Rovereto, Italy, on December 20/21th, 1999.

Using the ultimate and the most advanced digital technology:
6 tracks 24bit/96kHz PRISM SOUND DREAM AD2 / PRISM SOUND MR2024T / TASCAM DA38 16 tracks 24bit/48kHz TASCAM DA78HR (own AD converter) - Microphone amplifiers on stage MILLENNIA MEDIA HV3, LAKE PEOPLE F35II - Microphones: SCHOEPS MK2s, MK2h, MK4v, MK21, SENNHEISER MKH 20, MKH 40, AKG C414ULS NEUMANN U87ai - Cables: DROMOS EOS - 24bit/96kHz mix and mastering workstation SONIC SOLUTIONS USP