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A young star from Italy makes the grade

C. Katz | Peoples Republic Of Massachussettes | 11/22/2008

(4 out of 5 stars)

"It seams like the Italian Jazz scene just produces great talent in droves.Stefano Di Battista is no exception.Now I am ambivalent about Terrason since his M-Base impulses and not knowing what direction he himself wants to go is a problem but here he is playing fine.Bonaccorso is a fine bassist and this is a of course one of the last recordings by Elvin who is still in fine form.But Battista deserves the Blue Note contract and exposure because he is a just that good.Now this may not be the best effort of his (I am going to get more) but here you get:

1.Elvin's Song

2.Johnny's Time

3. Nico's Dream

4. Your Romance

5. Little Red Ribbon - Stefano di Battista, Terrasson, Jacky

6. Adderley

7. Hall

8. Song for Flavia - Stefano di Battista, Bonaccorso, Rosario

9. Time for a Solo

10. Anastasia

11. Chicago 1987 - Stefano Di Battista, Terrasson, Jacky

It's a fine effort.Not sure why so many are used at such a low price (compared to his other Blue Notes) but hey at this price your paying nothing.Looking forward to more from this incredible talent.

Chazz

Again and again I say go to www.jazzfoundation.org-Every bit helps."