Circular Motion

A pianist who originally hails from Italy, Crosara is well-versed in bop lore, and his delicate flow might indicate a debt to Bill Evans.
DownBeat

From a lifetime of music creation, Seattle-based Italian pianist and composer Francesco Crosara selected 10 of his compositions from the last 40 years with the idea of highlighting the nexus between early work, with its simplicity and youthful appeal, to later works where he expressed richer harmonic textures and possibilities. Always close by are the influences from his early mentoring in Rome from Chick Corea and Dizzy Gillespie, through his move to the US and the program at USC. Three different rhythm sections bring his music to life, each adding varied sonic textures and rhythmic vitality to the whole. Bassist Clipper Anderson and drummer Mark Ivester swing and float; the vibrant grooves of electric bassist Farko Dosumov and drummer D'Vonne Lewis lend a modern momentum; and the youthful eclecticism of bassist Osama Afifi and drummer Xavier Lecouturier adds yet another dimension.

"The kind of sensitive swing seldom heard since Bill Evans...precious insights into his fertile imagination and harmonic daring."
JazzTimes

"Crosara's compositions provide a source of joy, comfort, escape, and healing...distilling a multitude of identities, backgrounds, and personalities."
Earshot Jazz

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Track Listing

1 Preludio Flamenco 6:01
2 Longing 6:24
3 Julia's Tango 6:53
4 Gymnopédie No. 4 8:07
5 Circular Motion 6:32
6 Kurama 9:48
7 Passion 8:08
8 Maktoub 7:48
9 One Day Honey One Day Onions 6:22
10 Sarava 6:14

Compositions by Francesco Crosara / Ecila Music, BMI

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