Simone Prattico, Klaus Mueller - Oriundo (2021) [Hi-Res]

Hailed by the press as “an exceptional musician of rare versatility and with a true international vocation,” drummer/composer Simone Prattico has released “Oriundo,” the follow-up to his 2016 debut, “Brooklyn Sessions.”
“Oriundo” features eight tracks that reflect the alchemy between Mediterranean culture and the imprint of Afro-American music, a distinctive trait and calling card of this much sought-after drummer, session musician and master of hybrid grooves combining a wide range of styles and rhythmic languages.
Born in Rome, based in Paris, but itinerant for the past 25 years, Prattico embodies the sensibility of an “oriundo,” an Italian term that means “native (of)” and refers to the descendants of immigrants, most often from the south of Italy, who have generally become strangers to their country of origin.
No matter where he is operating, Prattico carries his southern Italian heritage with him. Intense, tribal and romantic, “Oriundo” offers contemporary jazz with myriad influences, reflecting the many musical contexts encountered on Prattico’s international path. The album builds on the classic trio model of “Brooklyn Sessions,” where spontaneity is key and the players capture the music in a few takes. It also deepens a musical relationship formed over the last decade with pianist and co-composer Klaus Mueller, a dear friend and a leading figure in the New York jazz and Brazilian scene.
Along with them are two esteemed bassists — Essiet Okon Essiet, one of New York’s leading players, and the acclaimed, Grammy-nominated Edward Perez.
“All of them oriundi, in their own way,” said Prattico.

SIMONE PRATTICO drums
KLAUS MUELLER piano
BRANDI DISTERHEFT bass

Tracklist:
01. Simone Prattico - Quartieri spagnoli (05:04)
02. Simone Prattico - Bay Ridge (04:01)
03. Simone Prattico - Push and Pull (04:25)
04. Simone Prattico - Helene (03:17)
05. Simone Prattico - Tanger (04:35)
06. Simone Prattico - Village Debate (05:12)
07. Simone Prattico - Promise Me You'll Remember (02:57)
08. Simone Prattico - That's It (03:11)