Giovanni Tommaso, Enrico Rava, Stefano Bollani, Roberto Gatto - La Dolce Vita (2000)

"When I was asked to record this album I didn't hesitate, I immediately called trumpeter Enrico Rava, (this experience also might have been predestined!). My gratitude also goes to Stefano Bollani and Roberto Gatto, whom I consider the best musicians for this job." (Giovanni Tommaso)
If evidence of the vitality and virtuosity of European jazz were still needed, La Dolce Vita could be exhibit number one. Superb production (by bassist/composer Tommaso) wedded to lyrical, majestic playing from veteran trumpeter Enrico Rava, and the beautiful piano of Stefano Bollani, make this visit to some of Italian cinema's best-known themes (The Postman, L'Avventura, Fellini's La Dolce Vita) an instant classic. (T. Berne, Billboard)