Gianni Basso Fabrizio Bosso Quintet Chapter One - Two Generations (2003)

The first in a series of recording dates by veteran tenor saxophonist Gianni Basso with the young trumpeter Fabrizio Bosso is, for the most part, a collection of standards. With pianist Renato Sellani, bassist Massimo Moriconi, and drummer Massimo Manzi providing a strong rhythm section, the quintet's brisk treatment of "I Love You" and "Caravan" are obvious favorites. Bosso plays some mellow flugelhorn in the easygoing, Latin-flavored treatment of "Over the Rainbow," with Basso finding new ground within this old chestnut. Basso nods to Coleman Hawkins with his lush playing in his solo feature of "Good Morning Heartache." Basso's "Bob's Buddy" is yet another variation on the chord changes to "I Got Rhythm," but it swings. Highly recommended!

Review by Ken Dryden