Any jazz guitar fan, fusion fan, or simply neat jazz fan needs to convey this inwards their
collection. We could easily wax eloquently for 2 to 3 pages, going on in addition to on about
how much listening pleasance guitarist/composer John Pelosi's powerhouse grouping The Code have
given this reviewer's ears. We'll spare you lot all of that.
As a reviewer in addition to guitar-driven jazz lover that knows what goes flight and
what sits rusting on the tarmac – this is a supersonic treat. It is polished fusion, enough of
first-class musicianship in addition to satisfying songwriting. Figli di Baia is intelligent
fusion, jazz amongst intrigue, in addition to a pure please start to finish.
This novel unloose titled Figli Di Baia, signifies the Italian town in addition to birthplace of atomic number 82 guitarist John Pelosi’s parents, equally “The Code” combines contemporary - atomic number 82 guitar driven musings amongst enterprise backbeats, a few tricky fourth dimension signatures, percussion, electro-acoustic keys in addition to lyric-less vocals. Throughout, Pelosi steers the grouping through a hodgepodge of fragmented unison choruses, shifting tempos in addition to good stated choruses, witnessed on pieces such equally “Fake Paradise”, “As If” in addition to others.
Percussionist Paul Christopher Caldeira likewise injects his wordless vocals into the affable composition, “Invisible Cities” in addition to the slice titled “Maria’s Grace” which is somewhat reminiscent of guitarist Pat Metheny’s mid to piece of cake 80’s hugely pop Brazilian influenced sound. Very overnice groove orientated affairs featuring Pelosi’s penetrating, emotive leads in addition to keyboardist Richard Evans’ jazzy soloing in addition to multihued implementation of synth backwashes equally the beat department mostly maintains the straightforward backbeats amidst a few slick tempo changes.
The musicians practise indeed possess enterprise chops. Essentially, the band performs amongst a noticeable bird of ebullience in addition to the crystalline recording does heighten some of the nuances in addition to intricacies; otherwise, this outfit does convey a neat bargain of potential when viewed equally a whole!
Track listing:
1 Intro 0:36
2 Fake Paradise 6:50
3 As If 8:30
4 Word From Ben (Le Parole Di Benito) 8:35
5 Explaining Naples (Per Tomasso) 5:23
6 Invisible Cities 9:23
7 Corner Pocket 8:39
8 Enable This 7:45
9 Maria's Grace (La Grazia Di Maria) 8:30
10 Cena 0:06
Personnel:
Guitar, Guitar Synthesizer – John Pelosi
Bass – Patrick Kilbride*
Drums – Paul DeLong
Keyboards – Richard Evans, Rick Fellini (tracks: 7)
Percussion – Armando Borg
Synth [Solo] – Marco Luciani (tracks: 5)
Vocals, Percussion – Paul Christopher Caldeira
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