THE SOUND OF THE ITALIAN SAXOPHONE QUARTET

Federico Mondelci, soprano saxophone

Marco Gerboni, alto saxophone

Mario Marzi, tenor saxophone

Massimo Mazzoni, baritone saxophone

The Italian Saxophone Quartet is acclaimed by critics worldwide as one of the outstanding ensembles on the international music scene. Formed in 1982, the Italian Saxophone Quartet performs exciting and eclectic interpretations to adoring crowds from New York to Moscow, Athens to Tokyo.

"Mondelci brings a rich, jazzy appeal to Piazzolla's hauntingly beautiful melodies; he seems to have a real feel for the music''s power and gutsiness, as well as its gentle tenderness." The New York Times on DE 3252

On the Quartet's first collaboration with Delos International, this live performance disc captures the contemporary excitement of Nino Rota, Michael Nyman and Scott Joplin, as well as the traditional beauty of Bach and Scarlatti. Recorded live at the Sala Maffeiana in Verona this masterfully executed collection of original compositions and transcriptions is a unique release.

The recording includes: Scarlatti/Pierné: Three Pieces/J. S. Bach: Preludio and Fuga XVI/ Paul Reade: Saxophone Quartet/ Jean Franaix: Petit Quatour pour Saxophones/ Pedro Iturralde: from Suite Hellnique - Kalamatianos / Valse, Kritis / Astor Piazzolla: Oblivion / Fugata / Libertango/ Annibal Troilo: Contrabajando/ Joplin: The Easy Winners/ Gershwin: An American in Paris - blues/ Paul Nagle: Three Shades of Blues/ Nino Rota: music from Fellini's film "8 1/2"/ Michael Nyman: Song for Tony

Total Playing Time:67:46