Tiziano Tononi - The Code Talkers (2026)

Tiziano Tononi releases "The Code Talkers" on Felmay Records, introducing a quintet focused on contemporary jazz with a chamber-like aesthetic. The unique instrumentation—including bassoon, alto clarinet, and viola—creates light, transparent textures distinct from traditional jazz ensembles. Featuring masters like Gianluigi Trovesi and Joe Fonda, the collective explores the concept of "instant composition," blending cultural heritage with innovative improvisation. The album represents a long-term search for a sonic identity that rejects nostalgia in favor of a forward-looking vision for jazz music.

Tracklist:
1-1 Tiziano Tononi - Painted Desert: A Navajo Ritual [7:48]
1-2 Tiziano Tononi - Clouds in Motion [8:25]
1-3 Tiziano Tononi - The Scratches and Scars of Life (For Herb Robertson) [6:56]
1-4 Tiziano Tononi - The Hunt [8:42]
1-5 Tiziano Tononi - Winter Prayer (For Barre Phillips) [7:38]
1-6 Tiziano Tononi - Wapiti Woman [7:51]
1-7 Tiziano Tononi - Two Moons [8:30]
1-8 Tiziano Tononi - Mojave Desert: The Hopi Snake Dance [6:08]