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Fade In Trio’s EP “Introspection”, released with Unite Jazz Records on November 2nd 2020, marks the band’s discographic debut. The group is formed by Federico Calcagno (bass clarinet, clarinet), Marco Luparia (Drums, percussion) and Pietro Elia Barcellona (doublebass).
Even if this instrumentation might seem rather traditional, Fade In Trio thrives to create a new musical language within the context of the trio. Radical improvisations are combined with at times predetermined structures and melodies exploring the boundaries between composition and improvisation.
The music on this EP represents the musicians’ very diverse influences ranging from the complex rhythms of Carnatic music, extended techniques developed in contemporary classical music and a times dodecaphonic melodic approach. The influence of Afroamerican Music is particularly underlined by the third track, Introspection, one of the Fade In favorite songs of Thelonious Monk .
The trio has been active both in the Netherlands and Italy since 2018 preforming in numerous venous and festivals such as Umbria Jazz Festival and Fara Music Festival. It is among the winners of the René Arons International Improvisation Competition held in Antwerp in February 2019.
Recorded and mixed by Tony Marachella at Laboratorio Luna, Socraggio VB Italy.
8 tracks standart recording technique.
The debut ep of FADE IN TRIO on unite jazz records, was conceived on a technical level drawing inspiration from the productions of the early 70s, the very wide stereo image, almost "extreme" was a choice adopted from the beginning of production. in the recording studio and then in post production the maximum attention was given to the two ambient microphones, positioned with the "ortf" technique inside the recording room, the "spot" microphones on the instruments served only as support and help to better bring out the details and the natural attacks of the instruments. The approach to the mix was minimal, "less is more", this allowed the mix to breathe well and leave the atmosphere of "live recording" intact.
Mastered by Mark Wingfield at Heron Island Studio (UK).
Fade In Trio makes original creative music, striving for a provocative artistic identity. Through the combination of
spontaneous improvisations with predetermined structures and melodies, the trio creates moments of pure interaction and dramatic energy....more
A very interesting album. At a few places I keep asking myself: Was this composed by Arnold Schönberg (or his disciples)? Anyway, I'm all for skilled musicians exploring the boundary (if one exists) between jazz and classical. Thumbs up! jyrki63
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