{"product_id":"thomas-fonnesbaek-in-rome-lp-preorder-ships-may-30-2025","title":"Thomas Fonnesbæk - In Rome LP","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e*Please note: This title will ship on or around its release date May 30, 2025. Date and availability is subject to change. We will ship all items in your order when the last title is released and available – so if you would like anything else on your order shipped separately, please place separate orders. Thank you. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStoryville Records is pleased to announce the release of In Rome, a\r\nnew album by Danish bassist Thomas Fonnesbaek alongside\r\nesteemed jazz musicians, pianist Enrico Pieranunzi, saxophonist\r\nRosario Giuliani, drummer Roberto Gatto and singer Valentina Ranalli.\r\nThis recording consists of 11 original compositions, 9 by Pieranunzi, 1\r\nby Fonnesbaek and 1 by Gatto.\r\nThomas Fonnesbaek is considered one of the most important and\r\ndistinctive bassists on the European jazz scene today. His virtuosic\r\ntechnique, \"Nordic sound\" and ability to craft cohesive solos place him\r\nin the lineage of Danish bassists like Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen,\r\nBo Stief and Jesper Lundgaard, while also showing kinship with greats\r\nlike Dutch bassist Hein van de Geyn and prominent Swedish bass\r\nplayers. Nevertheless, Fonnesbaek's style is uniquely his own, honed\r\nthrough a self-taught journey that captivates audiences with a rare\r\nability to evoke Duende - the inexplicable power of attraction that\r\nmoves listeners emotionally, a concept coined by Spanish poet\r\nFederico Garcia Lorca.\r\nFor those who have had the privilege of experiencing Fonnesbaek live,\r\nthey will recognize this Duende in his playing. He often takes risks that\r\nchallenge both his fellow musicians and audiences, creating moments\r\nof magic. In Rome captures these moments, highlighting Fonnesbaek's\r\ncollaboration with some of Europe's finest musicians.\r\nAt the core of the album is the partnership between Fonnesbaek and\r\nEnrico Pieranunzi, one of Europe's most revered pianists. Pieranunzi,\r\nknown for his collaborations with the likes of Chet Baker, Marc\r\nJohnson, Paul Motian, and the legendary film composer Ennio\r\nMorricone, brings his extensive jazz and classical music background\r\nto this recording. Having recorded numerous albums together,\r\nPieranunzi and Fonnesbaek share a musical chemistry that fuels this\r\nproject.\r\nJoining the trio is Roberto Gatto, a drummer celebrated in European\r\njazz circles. His elegant, sensitive approach enhances the group's\r\ninterplay, while Rosario Giuliani on saxophone and Valentina Ranalli on\r\nvocals further elevate the music.\r\nIn Rome is a testament to the creativity and mastery of European jazz.\r\nThis album is jazz at it's finest!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLabel: Storyville Records\u003cbr\u003eUPC: 717101853892\u003cbr\u003eRelease Date: May 30, 2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"02- Alliance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55050644029777,"sku":"717101853898.0","price":9.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1045\/5269\/4097\/files\/4410068-3332413.jpg?v=1790138843","url":"https:\/\/beast-sports-3.myshopify.com\/products\/thomas-fonnesbaek-in-rome-lp-preorder-ships-may-30-2025","provider":"BEAST SPORTS ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}