Opera 8
Principal, 2024
9/10
The inimitable quartet the Claudio Scolari Project return with an 8th album, where modern jazz unfolds with profound attention to detail.
“Harmonic Canopy” begins the listen with much emphasis on drumming, as spacey moments enter the dynamic and cinematic landscape, and “Eclectic Groove Expedition” follows with Michele Cavalca’s funky bass lines and Simone Scolari’s soulful trumpet that adds much richness.
Landing in the middle is “Necessary Loneliness”, where well timed keys and crisp drums make for a playful mood, while “Celestial Revelation” showcases glowing synth amid hazy brass and much ambience.
Close to the end, “Wood, Skin & Brass” emits acrobatic drumming that’s both reserved and adventurous, and “View From Above” buzzes with some sci-fi flavor that integrates, piano, trumpet and drumming via incredible interplay that few others could replicate.
Claudio Scolari handles drums and synth programming, and Daniele Cavalca contributes drums, live synth, rhodes and piano. Along with Simone’s horn and Michele’s bass, they place funk, classical and experimental ideas into this truly original and exciting effort.
Travels well with: Claudio Scolari Project- Intermission; Claudio Scolari Project- Cosmology