Avanti Galoppi

Grassi, Lou Quartet
Cimp
Jazz | Nov 2004

Reviews

Ben
Reviewed 2005-01-26
Lou Grassi Quartet – Avanti Galoppi

Good modern swing from a few CIMP regulars. There’s a feel-good laid back vibe here, even as the solos get out. Brown’s fluid playing contrasts nicely with Robertson’s dirty growls on the trumpet and everybody seems like they’re having a damn fine time. Definitely recommended.

1. Slow improv build to busy
2. Laid back shuffle with a folky Italian sounding head
3. Bouncy jumble
4. Happy med tempo swing
5. Quiet mellow improv, solo section gets busier
*6. Bass solo to start, a strange jarring head. Quiet tpt & sax builds
7. Spare improv to begin, builds to big drum solo finish

Ben B 1/15/05

Recent airplay

Willie B
Memory SelectDec 23, 2011
Avanti Galoppi
Umami Jazz ProgramAug 29, 2006
Avanti Galoppi
Memory SelectMar 25, 2005
Dancing Shadows
Memory SelectMar 11, 2005
Underground Elevation
Memory SelectMar 04, 2005
Avanti Galoppi
Umami Jazz ProgramMar 01, 2005

Charting

2005-01-23 — 2005-03-27 Jazz
Week EndingAirplays
Mar 27 1
Mar 13 1
Mar 6 2
Feb 20 1
Feb 13 2
Feb 6 2
Jan 30 3

Track listing

1. Underground Elevation
2. Avanti Galoppi
3. Dancing Shadows
4. Lake George
5. Ballad of 9/11
6. Squatting Women
7. Willie B