Enrico Pieranunzi - Permutation (2012)

Enrico Pieranunzi s American trio history is studded with prestigious collaborations, from the legendary Marc Johnson/Joey Baron trio (10 CDs to date, a Japan tour in 2004, and a major influence on an entire generation of musicians) to his late 80s trio with Charlie Haden and Billy Higgins ( First Song , but also the splendid Silence with Chet Baker) to that with Paul Motian and Haden ( Special Encounter ). Not to mention his trio with Motian and Marc Johnson, with whom the Italian pianist performed in July 2010 at New York s Village Vanguard (Camjazz will be coming out soon with a live recording of these concerts). Now it s another extraordinary trio s turn, following a recording session with Scott Colley and Antonio Sanchez that produced excellent results, as can be heard on this masterful first CD. The title is no accident. It alludes to Pieranunzi s further transformation and evolution toward new forms of compositional and improvisational expression, accenting his unwavering and boundless ability to reinvent himself. Once again this Italian pianist s musical world, already rich in typical European aspects, is fused with the distinctive moods of the most gifted and emblematic North American musicians, leaving a new and very personal mark on the fascinating progression of this classic jazz format. Pieranunzi s partners in this new three-way adventure have little need for introduction. Scott Colley has been featured for some time now alongside great names like Herbie Hancock, Jim Hall and Chris Potter, among others, as well as recently making major recordings under his own name. Antonio Sanchez is the drumming world s newest star. A mainstay in Pat Metheny s recent groups, he has reached planetary heights with his drumming technique, imagination and innovation. There s no doubt that this trio s performances will generate an intense, elegant music rich in interplay and capable of tracing some stunning and unexpected musical itineraries. The great story of Pieranunzi s American trios continues…

Tracklist:

1. Strangest Consequences
2. Critical Path
3. Permutation
4. Distance From Departure
5. Horizontes Finales
6. Every Smile Of Yours
7. Within The House Of Night
8. The Point At Issue
9. A Different Breath

Personnel:

Antonio Sanchez ( Drums )
Scott Colley ( Bass )
Enrico Pieranunzi ( Piano )