Various Artists - Out of Italy - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

The amazingly successful series of Shanachie Smooth Jazz compilations continues with InchSmooth Jazz.Inch Artists features Najee, Kevin Toney, Walter Beasley, Chuck Loeb and other.

In 16th century Italy was by far the largest exporter of music. But some Italians preferred to stay at home big names like Alessandro Scarlatti and Albinoni, but also delightful incogniti such as Leonardo Leo, Nicolo Fiorenza, Giovanni Antonio Canuti or Francesco Mancini. They developed a hyper-personal style which was impervious to international fashion, and (especially in the South) characterized by extravagance and a distinct couleur locale. Their works are virtually unknown, but as local archives are shedding their treasures through digitization projects, more and more gems are finding their ways to recordings such as the present one. There is no better advocate for this sun-drenched repertoire than the Antwerp ensemble RedHerring.

Beautiful Italy From the vineyards of Tuscany to the waters of the Venetian lagoon, from the scorched landscapes of the South to the great and ancient cities of Rome, Florence and Naples, this selection of Italian songs will guide you in music through the Italian landscape and remind you of one of Europe's most welcoming and fascinating countries.