Vitalogy
Richie Vitale, Frank Basile (2)
- Artist
- Richie Vitale, Frank Basile (2)
- Label
- Gut String Records
- Catalog number
- GSR 005
- Released
- 2011
- Country
- US
- Format
- Album
- Barcode
- 884501748971
What’s on it
Vitalogy has 6 tracks, about 38:36 of music.
- 1Vitalogy
- 2A Promise Kept
- 3Nattahnam
- 4To The Beat Of A Different Drummer
- 5Eulogy For Freddie
- 6Rumba Para Los Ninos
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Where it came from
Vitalogy, released in 2011 on Gut String Records, serves as a testament to the collaborative synergy between jazz trumpeter Richie Vitale and saxophonist Frank Basile. Emerging from the vibrant contemporary hard-bop scene, the project was designed to showcase the technical dexterity and melodic interplay inherent in classic small-group jazz arrangements. The album functions as a modern continuation of the post-bop tradition, emphasizing spontaneous improvisation anchored by structured, hard-swinging compositions.
The aesthetic and musical direction of the recording reflects a conscious effort by Vitale and Basile to bridge the gap between historical jazz influence and modern sensibilities. By utilizing the Gut String Records platform, the artists prioritized a clean, unadorned production style that highlights the raw acoustic quality of their brass instrumentation. Upon its release, the album was noted by critics for its adherence to instrumental virtuosity and its respectful yet energized approach to the hard-bop canon.
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