Paolo Fresu's monumental album, 50 - cinquant'anni suonati, is a testament to his enduring legacy in the world of jazz. Released on 1 January 2012 via Tuk Music, this expansive collection clocks in at an impressive 5 hours and 53 minutes, showcasing Fresu's incredible range and depth as a musician.
With a tracklist that boasts an astonishing array of 50 pieces, Fresu takes listeners on a journey through the realms of cool jazz, weaving together intricate melodies, soothing harmonies, and masterful improvisations. From the poignant 'Non ti scordar di me' to the upbeat 'Joy Spring', and from the melancholic 'Miserere' to the playful 'Paparazzi', Fresu's artistry is on full display.
Throughout the album, Fresu's trumpet playing is characteristically expressive, conveying the full gamut of human emotions with elegance and subtlety. His interpretations of timeless classics, such as 'Bye Bye Blackbird' and 'Cheek to Cheek', are infused with a deep sense of reverence and respect, while his original compositions, like 'Luce d'autunno' and 'Sos Laribiancos', demonstrate his innovative spirit and creative genius.
As a celebration of his 50 years in music, 50 - cinquant'anni suonati is a remarkable achievement, one that cements Paolo Fresu's status as a jazz legend. This album is a must-listen for fans of the genre, offering a rich and rewarding experience that will linger long after the music fades away. With its masterful blend of tradition and innovation, 50 - cinquant'anni suonati is an unforgettable testament to Fresu's artistry and a shining tribute to the enduring power of jazz.
Tracks
Pablito / Almeno tu nell'universoPaolo Fresu, Tino Tracanna, Roberto Cipelli, Attilio Zanchi, Ettore Fioravanti, Banda Musicale Bernardo De Muro
Les poètesPaolo Fresu, Gianmaria Testa, Roberto Cipelli, Attilio Zanchi, Philippe Garcia
The Way Forward / MetamorfosiPaolo Fresu, Quartetto Alborada
Gracias a la VidaPaolo Fresu, Gabriele Marchesini, Javier Girotto
Non ti scordar di mePaolo Fresu, Daniele di Bonaventura
Bye Bye BlackbirdPaolo Fresu, Stefano Bollani
Chat pitrePaolo Fresu, Jan Lundgren
No Potho ReposarePaolo Fresu, Jan Lundgren, Lars Danielsson, Clarence Penn
Fishermen, Strawberry and Devil CrabPaolo Fresu, Dhafer Youssef, Nguyên Lê, Antonello Salis, Paolino Dalla Porta, Stefano Bagnoli
PaparazziPaolo Fresu, Antonello Salis, Furio Di Castri
I Fall in Love Too EasilyPaolo Fresu, Nguyên Lê, Furio Di Castri, Roberto Gatto
ByzancePaolo Fresu, Dhafer Youssef, Nguyên Lê
Cheek to CheekPaolo Fresu, Uri Caine
MemoryPaolo Fresu, Uri Caine, Quartetto Alborada
DreamhorsePaolo Fresu, Arild Andersen
Sos LaribiancosPaolo Fresu
GloriaPaolo Fresu, Daniele di Bonaventura, A Filetta
Rossetto e cioccolatoPaolo Fresu, Ornella Vanoni, Bebo Ferra, Paolino Dalla Porta, Stefano Bagnoli, Nicola Oliva
Joy SpringPaolo Fresu, Marco Tamburini, Flavio Ambrosetti, Flavio Boltro, Fabrizio Bosso, Paolo Birro, Paolino Dalla Porta, Stefano Bagnoli
MisererePaolo Fresu, Cuncordu e Tenore de Orosei, Coro Di Castelsardo, Su Cuncordu 'e Su Rosariu di Santulussurgiu
Here Be Changes MadePaolo Fresu, David Linx, Diederik Wissels
ZafaranPaolo Fresu, Dhafer Youssef, Eivind Aarset
Bess, You Is My Woman NowPaolo Fresu, Orchestra Jazz Della Sardegna
Ton Kohz / An Serjant MajorPaolo Fresu, Érik Marchand, Jacques Pellen
AlmasPaolo Fresu, Omar Sosa
How Deep Is the OceanPaolo Fresu, Sheila Jordan, Roberto Cipelli, Attilio Zanchi, Gianni Cazzola
Doubled UpPaolo Fresu, Ralph Towner
Nuvole bianchePaolo Fresu, Ludovico Einaudi
Passavamo sulla terra leggeriPaolo Fresu, Lella Costa
Wag WorldPaolo Fresu, Dave Douglas, Enrico Rava, Avishai Cohen, Uri Caine, Linda May Han Oh, Clarence Penn
Le mani in pasta e l'olio per le serrature / Ninna nanna per la piccola saraPaolo Fresu, Don Pasta, Raffaele Casarano, Marco Bardoscia
Groznjan BluePaolo Fresu, Bojan Z
La tromba z / Il tempo verbalePaolo Fresu, Michela Murgia, Bojan Z
Inno alla vitaPaolo Fresu, Bebo Ferra, Paolino Dalla Porta, Stefano Bagnoli
DawnPaolo Fresu, Glenn Ferris, Michel Benita, Aldo Romano
BambaraPaolo Fresu, Gianluca Petrella
Guarda che lunaPaolo Fresu, Gianluca Petrella, Oren Marshall
Il ferragosto campidanesePaolo Fresu, Flavio Soriga, Giovanni Peresson
O Que Sera / Besame MuchoPaolo Fresu, Danilo Rea
SuenosPaolo Fresu, Furio Di Castri
La filugnana / S'ottava trista / Sonos 'e memoria suitePaolo Fresu, Elena Ledda, Luigi Lai, Antonello Salis, Mauro Palmas, Carlo Cabiddu, Furio Di Castri, Federico Sanesi, Cuncordu 'e Su Rosariu Di Santulussurgiu
FelliniPaolo Fresu, Daniele di Bonaventura, Orchestra da Camera della Sardegna
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