Cinema Paradiso: Jazz rearrangement by Cheryl Ann Spencer. Feat. Soprano Saxophonist Robert Bonisolo

Описание: Singaporean Composer and Evolution Quartet band leader Cheryl Ann Spencer announces the release of her third jazz album, "Serendipity in Venice", on 18 November 2022.
Cheryl, a jazz pianist, recorded six unique and masterful compositions in Italy with Sasha Mashin, Makar Novikov, Alex Sipiagin, and Robert Bonisolo who are featured on the album on the drums, double bass, trumpet and flugelhorn, and tenor and soprano saxophone respectively. These compositions not only elaborate more on Cheryl’s musicality and storytelling abilities, but also illustrate the culture, people, and scenery that make up Venice, Italy!

Despite different impediments such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ukraine–Russia war, Cheryl and these wonderful musicians proceeded to record the album in Italy. A believer of ‘providence’, she mentions how she felt that she was meant to proceed when real life circumstances suddenly fell into place.

"Serendipity in Venice" album is a collaboration between Cheryl as the pianist, composer, and arranger, Sasha Mashin on drums, Makar Novikov on the double bass, Alex Sipiagin on the trumpet and flugelhorn, and Robert Bonisolo on the tenor and soprano saxophone.

Cinema Paradiso, an ode to the 1988 film under the same name, is a unique and emotional piece Cheryl reharmonised after she rewatched the classic with her family while in lockdown during Covid. As the album was recorded in Italy, it was very fitting to include this piece too. Bonisolo’s jazz prowess shone through his improvisation in the overall time signature of the piece, altering the meter from a 4/4 time signature to ¾.

Music mixed by Multi- Grammy award winner Dave Darlington From Bass Hit Recording studio in New York.