Jazz in Italy: Phil Woods meets the italian Big Bang orchestra (1988)

In July 1988, during Umbria Jazz Festival, Phil Woods was playing in a club and the Big Bang orchestra directed by Mario Raja, including some of the best young italian jazz players, had a concert at Morlacchi Theatre the 15th evening. Thanks to Paolo Piangiarelli, of Philology Records, the day after Phil accepted to be guest for the fist album of the orchestra.

Personnel:

Phil Woods (clarinet, alto saxophone);

Marco Rinalduzzi (guitar);

Giancarlo Maurino (soprano saxophone, alto saxophone);

Mario Raja (soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone);

Maurizio Giammarco (tenor saxophone);

Roberto Ottini (baritone saxophone);

Flavio Boltro, Marco Tamburini, Paolo Fresu (trumpet, flugelhorn);

Danilo Terenzi, Hal Crook, Roberto Rossi (trombone);

Danilo Rea (keyboards);

Enzo Pietropaoli (bass)

Roberto Gatto (drums).

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