Thomas Conrad with a great review for Totem on Stereophile and more reviews

Thomas Conrad, one of the most prominent international journalists and a great lover of Italian Jazz writes about Totem feat. Ralph Alessi on Stereophile!

"Totem is the debut recording of Ferdinando Romano, a poetic bassist, inspired composer and intriguing arranger"

"Ralph Alessi is one of the elite trumpet players in jazz. He is brilliant, but he does not outshine the young Italians. On Wolf Totem, Simone Alessandrini, on airy soprano saxophone, first builds upon the two core notes of the theme, then pianist Manuel Magrini spins free, then Alessandrini insists again on the melody, then Alessi takes charge in clamorous ascents. Another name to remember is Nazareno Caputo, who, on Sea Crossing , broods deeply and beautifully on vibraphone."

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