Mosaic
Self-Released, 2023
8/10
The Chicago outfit of Jimmy Farace, Stephen Parisi, Jr. and Paul Barrilles, as Trio Profondo this debut offers a baritone sax trio that presents Black American Music in very rich and exciting ways.
“Orange Lilac” begins the listen with Parisi, Jr.’s bouncy bass lines, as Farace’s soulful sax enters the frisky climate, and “Pannonica” follows with a very playful and warm interpretation of the Thelonious Monk classic that will get your body moving.
In the middle, “When The TV’s On, But No One’s Home” brings both intimate and adventurous ideas amid the flowing brass and stylish bass playing, while “Cloud Splitter” allows each player’s respective strengths to shine in the diverse and soothing delivery.
Arriving close to the end, “Abandoned Name Tag” illuminates the very precise rhythm section as Farace spreads out with his unpredictable sax, and the title track exits with a more free jazz rooted finisher that showcases so much talent and creativity.
All 3 players present have excellent resumes in the area of jazz, and they bring their individual strengths that make for a collectively vibrant and top notch debut.
Travels well with: Jakob Dreyer- Songs, Hymns And Ballads: Volume 1; Steve Shapiro- Plan To Be Spontaneous