John Di Martino's Romantic Jazz Trio So In Love (2 LP)

Venus Masterpiece Collection Limited Edition 180g Vinyl Double LP!
Native of Ney York City, composer, arranger and pianist John Di Martino is the favorite of some of the world's best singers, musicians and producers. Di Martino has been nominated several times for the Grammy and has played with well-known artists such as Kenny Burrell, James Moody, Joe Lovano, David "Fat Head" Newman, Pat Martino, Paquito D'Rivera and Houston Person. Together with Ira Coleman (bass) and Grady Tate (drums), the keyboard virtuoso celebrates an immensely versatile and exciting program that is hard to escape. "So In Love" was recorded on September 9 and 10, 2004 at the "Avatar Studio" in New York, USA, and produced, mixed and mastered by Tetsuo Hara.
Ken Dryden (AllMusic) writes about "So In Love": "John Di Martino has found a large audience in Japan after recording for the Japanese label Venus with his Romantic Jazz Trio, which is not made up of a fixed line-up but of various bassists and drummers. Ira Coleman and Grady Tate complete the trio for this session, which begins with a stimulating, sometimes humorous post-bop interpretation of the standard "Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise". The ballad "Summertime" is an essential part of any mainstream musician's repertoire, and this trio manages to keep it fresh by playing it restrained and lyrical while also giving it a bluesy touch. Di Martino's lush playing, Coleman's imaginative bass line and Tate's superb brushwork are a delight. The Italian opera composer Ruggero Leoncavallo's "Vesti La Giubba" may not be a common jazz piece, but it is a fascinating discovery in view of Di Martino's haunting setting with Coleman's melancholic arco-bass. The pianist also devotes himself to modern pop music, including a slightly upbeat version of "Michelle" by the Beatles, as well as a relaxed rendition of "Murmullo" by Latin American composer Electo Chepin Rosell, another "hidden gem".
Venus Records was founded in Japan in 1992 by Tetsuo Hara, who had previously worked as a producer for RCA Victor. The label uses a special mastering process called "Hyper Magnum Sound" for the strictly limited double LP of "So In Love", cut at 33 rpm and pressed on 180 gram vinyl, which produces a powerful, present sound and is highly appreciated by audiophiles worldwide. A small note: Venus LPs are only pressed once. If the edition is out of print, the corresponding title will be deleted from the catalogue and no longer reproduced. Collectors should therefore not wait too long to order: The releases from the "Venus Masterpiece Collection" are particularly popular!
Venus LPs are pressed only once. After the first edition has been sold, the titles will be removed from the catalogue. Collectors should therefore consider buying in good time.

Features:

• Limited Edition
• Venus Masterpiece LP Collection
• 180g Vinyl
• Double LP
• Mixed & Mastered by Tetsuo Hara
• Venus Hyper Magnum Sound Direct Mix Stereo
• OBI Strip
• Made in Japan

Musicians:

• John Di Martino, piano
• Boris Kozlov, bass
• Tim Horner, drums

Selections:

Side A
1. So In Love
2. Lamento Borincano
3. Murmullo
Side B
1. Hush A Bye
2. Moment To Moment
3. Summertime
Side C
1. Softly As In A Morning Sunrise
2. Vesti La Giubba
3. Love Is Stronger Than Us
Side D
1. When I Look In Your Eyes
2. Michelle
3. What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life