Released: 2003
SCCD 354 | EAN: 8018344013541 |
SCLP 354 | EAN: 8018344113548 |
Soulstance is the famous monicker chosen by Lo Greco Bros, Enzo and Gianni, a duo capable to express latin and atmospheric jazz with an impeccable touch and a full mastery of instruments. With this new third album, “LifeSize”, they develop their familiar sound, a traveling guide through Brazilian music, the crazy world of soundtracks, nu-jazz-beats-bossa and Italian easy listening. Without a doubt we can say Soulstance did a nice job on making a new album that continuos the stylish relaxing grooves of “Act On” adding some new perspectives due to some smooth drum’n’bass and housy influences.
Those new elements and wider directions, togheter with typical Soulstance sounds like flute and sax build a solid rhythmic groove, straight and fluid. But there is a side of Soulstance exploring more into latin sounds as well here. Take “Caribe’ samba”, “Zenith” or “Honesty” that nicely blends the Soulstance sound with Brazilian flavoured samba touches. Finally, some of the tracks, “Lift Up”, “Soul Ensemble” and “Nucleus” feature that fine combination of Acid/Bossa Jazz with lounge gestures plus those smooth touches of d’n’b and house. In a few words: a superb album of uncompromising fine jazz-grooves!
CREDITS
Enzo Lo Greco - double bass, acoustic guitar, flute, piano, programmingGianni Lo Greco - drums, percussion
Alberto Bonacasa - grand piano
Germano Zenga - tenor sax
Hendrixon Mena “Puci” - trumpet & flugelhorn
Francesco Pinetti - vibes
Sandro Cerino - flute & bass clarinet
Alice Ricciardi - vocals
All tracks composed by Vincenzo Lo Greco, published by Edizioni Ishtar snc
Arranged by Enzo & Gianni Lo Greco
Recorded and mixed by Enzo Lo Greco at Lo Greco Bros Studio Milan
Special thanks to all the musicians who appear in this project, our family, all of our friends, our fans and promoters
This album is dedicated to the memory of our Father
Soulstance are Enzo and Gianni Lo Greco
