Premier album solo du guitariste Frank Pilato, interprétant les compositions d'Andrea Marcelli, fruit d'un projet exceptionnel né d'une histoire de plus de vingt ans. Après avoir enregistré deux albums salués par la critique chez Verve/Polygram, « Silent Will » en 1989 et « Oneness » chez Verve et Lipstick Records en 1991, Andrea Marcelli composa la musique de son nouvel album, « Stories ». Ce projet fut partiellement enregistré en juin 1993, sous la direction d'Allan Holdsworth, dans son tout nouveau studio Brewery à Vista, en Californie. Marcelli avait imaginé une musique pour guitare électrique en soliste. Holdsworth ne put participer à l'enregistrement en raison de problèmes contractuels, et l'album resta inachevé. Durant les années qui suivirent, Marcelli continua de se produire sur la scène jazz internationale, s'installant à Los Angeles (1989), à New York (1997) puis à Berlin (2001). Il garda toujours en tête l'objectif de mener à bien son projet « Stories ». Quelques années plus tard, il entra enfin en contact avec le jeune et talentueux guitariste électrique italien Frank Pilato, qui avait lui aussi vécu et joué un temps à Los Angeles. Frank releva le défi et prit la responsabilité d'enregistrer et de finaliser l'album en 2015, avec l'ingénieur du son Matteo Guasti au studio Labella de Florence. Pilato souhaitait également contribuer avec une nouvelle composition et enregistra avec Marcelli un duo guitare/batterie inédit ! Le groupe comprend une section rythmique exceptionnelle avec le pianiste Mitchel Forman, collaborateur de longue date de Marcelli, ainsi que les bassistes Gary Willis et Jeff Berlin ! Un projet très spécial qui retrace plus de 20 ans d'histoires personnelles.

Spettri” is nothing more than a brief yet intense initiatory journey in six long stages: an ever-evolving emotional and artistic collection. A true metamorphosis designed to provoke a clear surge of awareness, evoking fears and consciously pushing toward a possible resolution of the emotional blockages of the human condition. Each track speaks to a specific state of the soul: feelings, fears, and spectres in all their delicate and subtle nuances. The album was recorded, mixed, and mastered in six days using the first two takes of every session: it is, in every respect, a Live EP. This work was entirely produced by the Tuscany Region in collaboration with Toscana100band and ControRadio. “6711 Yucca St” The title is simply the composer’s first residence during his stay in Los Angeles, at 6711 Yucca Street in Hollywood. This track gathers many influences, ranging from rock to jazz to fusion. “Spettri” is a collection of thoughts, concepts, and ideas drawn from particular moments in each of our lives. The Spectre that sooner or later each of us is forced to face. “Oktophobie,” inspired by Karlheinz Stockhausen’s Oktophonie, represents the summation of human fears. “Psicomagia” is drawn from the thinking of Alejandro Jodorowsky, and this piece is the result of an improvisation inspired by a Jeff Beck live performance. “Golden Vanity” is nothing more than the “recognition of the sacred,” in the form of a dedication to the great Maestro Miceli, who passed away a few years ago. “L’Innamorato,” also an improvisation, expresses that particular condition that invites us to reflect and question our emotional life. The album was entirely produced by Frank Pilato with Regione Toscana, ControRadio & Toscana 100 Band. Composer – Editing – Mixing – Mastering by Frank Pilato. Frank Pilato: guitars Francesco Micieli: drums Luca Giachi: bass Lorenzo Furieri: keyboards Stefano Chianucci: vocals and lyrics on Golden Vanity.

Spettri” is nothing more than a brief yet intense initiatory journey in six long stages: an ever-evolving emotional and artistic collection. A true metamorphosis designed to provoke a clear surge of awareness, evoking fears and consciously pushing toward a possible resolution of the emotional blockages of the human condition. Each track speaks to a specific state of the soul: feelings, fears, and spectres in all their delicate and subtle nuances. The album was recorded, mixed, and mastered in six days using the first two takes of every session: it is, in every respect, a Live EP. This work was entirely produced by the Tuscany Region in collaboration with Toscana100band and ControRadio. “6711 Yucca St” The title is simply the composer’s first residence during his stay in Los Angeles, at 6711 Yucca Street in Hollywood. This track gathers many influences, ranging from rock to jazz to fusion. “Spettri” is a collection of thoughts, concepts, and ideas drawn from particular moments in each of our lives. The Spectre that sooner or later each of us is forced to face. “Oktophobie,” inspired by Karlheinz Stockhausen’s Oktophonie, represents the summation of human fears. “Psicomagia” is drawn from the thinking of Alejandro Jodorowsky, and this piece is the result of an improvisation inspired by a Jeff Beck live performance. “Golden Vanity” is nothing more than the “recognition of the sacred,” in the form of a dedication to the great Maestro Miceli, who passed away a few years ago. “L’Innamorato,” also an improvisation, expresses that particular condition that invites us to reflect and question our emotional life. The album was entirely produced by Frank Pilato with Regione Toscana, ControRadio & Toscana 100 Band. Composer – Editing – Mixing – Mastering by Frank Pilato. Frank Pilato: guitars Francesco Micieli: drums Luca Giachi: bass Lorenzo Furieri: keyboards Stefano Chianucci: vocals and lyrics on Golden Vanity.