Bobby Watson - Appointment in Milano

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This is a modern classic. In 1983 alto saxophonist from Kansas City Bobby Watson went to Milan to perform in a jazz club called "Le Scimmie". He played with a local trio, as it is common among jazz players when they tour around the world. It was the Open Form Trio: Piero Bassini on piano, Attilio Zanchio on bass and Giampiero Prina on drums (unfortunately Prina died in 2002).

Bobby Watson was so impressed by the sound he could obtain with the Italian trio that he decided to make a record. They reserved the recording studio in Milan for two days, but all pieces came out perfectly at first take on the first day so, as the studio had been paid in advance, the next day they recorded another album of standards: Round Trip.

One thing that impresses ma about Bobby Watson's music is that although it is very high level jazz, it is also "easy" to understand and he can reach many people.

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BOBBY WATSON
Appointment in Milano

1. Appointment in Milano
2. Ballando (Dancing)
3. If Bird Could See Me Now
4. Watson's Blues
5. (I'm) Always Missing You
6. Funcalypso.

Bobby Watson: Alto Sax
Piero Bassini: Piano
Attilio Zanchio: Bass
Giampiero Prina: Drums

Red Records, 1985