Emanuele Parrini - Live at Maison Makutsu (LP)

"Live at Maison Makutsu" is a captivating live album by Emanuele Parrini and Roberto Bellatalla, released on October 2, 2021, via Folderol. This unique collaboration blends the boundaries of free jazz and Sufi music, resulting in a mesmerizing 37-minute journey through seven intricate tracks. Recorded live at Maison Makutsu on May 25, 2019, the album showcases the raw, unfiltered energy of Parrini's violin and Bellatalla's double bass, creating a sonic landscape that is both intimate and expansive. The duo's chemistry is palpable, with each musician pushing the other to new heights of improvisation and expression. From the sunlit optimism of "Look as Sharp as a Sunflower" to the contemplative depths of "Thinking Is Not Understanding," this album is a testament to the power of spontaneous creation and the beauty of musical dialogue. Mixed and mastered by Ernesto Ranieri at Orso Bianco Studio, and produced by Parrini, Bellatalla, and Marco Contini, "Live at Maison Makutsu" is a stunning addition to the discographies of both artists, offering a glimpse into their shared musical vision.