Celebrating five decades of musical mastery, Paolo Fresu's "50 - cinquant'anni suonati" is a monumental collection that encapsulates the essence of his illustrious career. Released on January 1, 2012, under Tuk Music, this expansive album spans a staggering 5 hours and 53 minutes, offering a rich tapestry of jazz and cool jazz compositions that showcase Fresu's extraordinary talent and versatility.
The album is a treasure trove of 66 tracks, each a testament to Fresu's artistic evolution. From timeless classics like "The Way Forward / Metamorfosi" and "Gracias a la Vida" to lesser-known gems such as "Chat pitre" and "Zafaran," the tracklist is a diverse journey through the genres that have defined Fresu's career. His collaborations with other artists shine through in tracks like "Ton Kohz / An Serjant Major" and "Domus de Janas / Passavamo sulla terra leggeri," adding layers of depth and richness to the album.
Paolo Fresu's virtuosity as a trumpeter and composer is evident throughout, as he seamlessly blends traditional and contemporary elements to create a sound that is both nostalgic and innovative. Whether it's the haunting beauty of "Memory" or the upbeat energy of "Joy Spring," each track is a masterclass in musical storytelling.
"50 - cinquant'anni suonati" is not just a celebration of Paolo Fresu's five decades in music; it's a testament to his enduring legacy and his ability to captivate audiences with his unique blend of jazz and cool jazz. This album is a must-listen for anyone who appreciates the artistry and craftsmanship of a true musical legend.
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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