Monk by Stefano Travaglini

Stefano Travaglini - Monk
Stefano Travaglini studied classical music as a composer, pianist, conductor, and oboist, but decided that his heart was in improvised music. Travaglini prefers the term “free improvisation” to “jazz” because he has recorded impromptu variations on a wide variety of musical styles. His debut recording, “The Hungarian Songbook,” was based on folk songs, and he expanded his musical perspective on his recent solo album, “Ellipse.” There is a crucial element of classical tradition that relates to this album. We often hear about classical pianists falling in love with the sound of a particular instrument. During a 2018 recording session at Studio Sequenza in Paris, Travaglini played a Fazioli F278 grand, and the combination of the instrument and the hall inspired him to record this solo album, which offers a new approach to the music of Thelonious Monk. Travaglini prepared for this recording for several months, but deliberately avoided writing any chords. As he says, “I just decided what to do and where to take the music, but not how!” On the day of the recording, Travaglini sat down at the Fazioli F278 and improvised his interpretations of Monk's classic works.

Notami Records
Notami Jazz
Notami Classica
Notami Folk
ITALY

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