Third Floor
Adhyaropa, 2025
8/10
The Italian guitarist Marcello Zapperaeddu brings plenty of worldly jazz ideas to these careful and eloquent 10 tracks.
The pretty and flowing “Eire” opens with the harmonic guitar mesmerizing us, and “Dirty Love” follows with an intimate spirit that’s heartfelt and soothing.
“Song For Ralph” occupies the middle spot and is a playful moment of meticulous progressions, while “Time Remembered” offers a poetic and gentle moment of stirring beauty.
Close to the end, “Mother And Father” radiates cautiousness and sublime song craft via Zappareddu’s very capable fingers, and “Someday My Prince Will Come” exits with spareness that’s emotive and sophisticated thanks to the strong attention to detail.
An effort of globally embraceable jazz guitar songs from a mature and reflective mind, Zappareddu makes every moment here worth repeated visits.
Travels well with: Reza Khan- Imaginary Road; Nels Cline- Consentrik Quartet