Butch Baldassari - Romance In Venice (2005) [SACD]

Romance In Venice is a collection of traditional and famous Italian songs reinterpreted by mandolin virtuoso Butch Baldassari.

The late Butch Baldassari - Nashville based studio musician and a founder of the Nashville Mandolin Orchestra - was known as "Mr. Tone" in mandolin circles. This unexpectedly deep and passionate collection shows why. The technique is ultra clean and precise, and the performances are full of heart. This album will transport you not to a cartoon Italy, but a real one.


Tracks:

01. Santa Lucia
02. The Godfather Waltz / Speak Softly Love
03. Arrivederci Roma
04. Non Dimenticar
05. Oh Marie
06. Mattinatta (In the Morning)
07. Torna A Surriento (Come Back To Sorrento)
08. Mio dolce Sogno
09. O Sole Mio
10. Mala Femmena
11. Bella Notte
12. Tra Veglia & Sonno
13. Vieni Sul Mar (Come to the Sea)
14. Serenade


Accordion – Jeff Taylor
Bass – Roger Spencer
Clarinet – Lee Levine
Guitar – John Pell, Pat Bergeson, Van Manakas
Guitar – Jack Jezzro
Mandolin – Butch Baldassari
Violin – Antoine Silverman