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Effectively captures Wilen's final creative spark representing his last recording!

French saxophonist Barney Wilen is one of the most renowned European jazz musicians. Wilen performed with Miles Davis in 1957 on the Ascenseur pour l'echafaud soundtrack. He has also worked with Kenny Clarke and Thelonious Monk on other film soundtracks. During the last 10 or so years of his life, Wilen has a career resurgence thanks in part to his releases on Venus Records.

Passione, recorded in June 1995, was Wilen's last recording as he passed away the following year at age 59. Not showing any indication of his illness, Passione displays Wilen in top form, sounding at ease, inspired, and powerful. One of Italy's most well-known jazz musicians, trumpeter Enrico Rava, joins Wilen to create a very appealing front line.

Wilen is supported by a highly competent rhythm section. The quintet cheerfully swings on "Jitterbug Waltz" and Gerry Mulligan's "Line for Lyons," and displays strong emotion on the gorgeous "Estate" and the title track. The eclectic program also includes Latin and Italian songs. This exceptional album effectively captured Wilen's final creative spark.

Músicos:

Barney Wilen, tenor saxofone, alto saxofone, soprano saxofone
Enrico Rava, trompete
Alain Jean-Marie, piano
Gilles Naturel, baixo
Philippe Soirat, bateria

Lista de Faixas:

Lado A
1. Jitterbag Waltz - F. Waller
2. I Cover The Waterfront - J. Green, E. Heymann
3. Begonia - R. Mavounzy, A. Liravat

Lado B
1. My Ship - K. Weill
2. Passione , Valente - Tagliaferri - Bovio

Lado C
1. Venetian Rumba - B. Wilen~inspired by V. Lobos
2. Besame Mucho - C. Velazquez

Lado D
1. Estate - B. Martino
2. Line For Lyons - G. Mulligan
3. Bella Chao - Italian Folksong
4. Al Herraz - Inspired by Kabyle Lullaby

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