Gerardo Frisina, together with Nicola Conte, may be called the ambassador of the Italian jazz dance scene. Where Conte deals with the Brazilian branch of jazz, Frisina represents Latin jazz. His work is heavily influenced by the percussion of percussionists Mongo Santamaria, Willie Bobo and drummer Art Blakey, complemented by his contemporary beats that never get the upper hand. Everything is in
… the service of the compositions, which at all times continue to sound authentic as if they stormed through the archives of Blue Note and Verve with a static vacuum cleaner. This is due in large part to the enthusiastic playing of the musicians he has gathered around him. In nu jazz Frisina can be found between St. Germain and the old remix work of Jazzanova. Hi Note is a CD intended for all generations, both jazz dance lovers and purists. (AD)more
