Songs For Four Cities, by Federico Ughi

Songs For Four Cities

by Federico Ughi

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Rick Mathis I first became aware of drummer Federico Ughi through his collaborations with the great Daniel Carter and soon became a big fan of his playing. It wasn't until I began listening to his own albums that I realized what an exceptional composer he was, as well. This is one of my favorites from him. It features some of my favorite musicians playing with him, to top it all off! Darius Jones on alto, Eri Yamamoto on piano along with Ed Schuller on bass. Rare, intense beauty! 😎

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1.	Tolmin 04:04	buy track
2.	When We Cry 05:09	buy track
3.	Through You 08:17	buy track
4.	Pasolini The Painter 07:27	buy track
5.	Claygate 07:00	buy track
6.	Shadow Remover 08:00	buy track
7.	Uno Fa Tanto 05:10	buy track
8.	White 08:10	buy track

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ALL ABOUT JAZZ REVIEW
By Mark Corroto

Drummer/composer Federico Ughi presents a collection of songs dedicated to four cities in which he has lived and that have made an impact on his music. His gentle and beautiful approach bridges European and American jazz, but mostly it filters the current New York scene through a silky translucent gauze.

This album of music (explain to your kids that, at one time, artists recorded collections of music and not just singles) maintains a consistent dialogue between the players, the melodies, and the improvisation.

Ughi chose an interesting lineup to fashion his statement. He combined the ferocity of saxophonist Darius Jones (Little Women, Mike Pride's From Bacteria To Boys) with the classically trained jazz convertpianist Eri Yamamoto, and impeccable bassist Ed Schuller (Paul Motian) to create a hybrid quartet.

Ughi's previous duets with Yamamoto on the pianist's Duologue might have been a clue to what to expect on this session. His pieces are full of bright melodies ("Tolmin"), bits of nostalgic contemplations ("Through You") and drawn-out blues ("Shadow Remover," "Uno Fa Tanto"). Ughi's ability to pull cogent music out of somewhat over-sentimental pieces is a tribute to his arranging and this extraordinary band.

Jones' saxophone opens "White" with a John Coltrane-like incantation. Schuller's bowed lines and Ughi's tom-tom work summon an exploratory sense. Yamamoto's stilted piano tapping charges the piece with a direction outward while, without giving up the melody, the band just barely holds back the fury. Such is the charm of this session: each piece has the opportunity for exploration and a journey out but, remarkably, never boils over.

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released May 23, 2017

Darius Jones alto sax
Eri Yamamoto piano
Ed Schuller bass
Federico Ughi drums

Recorded in Brooklyn, NY
Date: May 2011
Release: May 2012
Catalogue number 5789

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Federico Ughi Brooklyn, New York

Federico Ughi is a drummer and composer based in New York. Federico Ughi’s music infuses the New York avant-garde sound with a sense of melody inspired by the Italian classical and folk traditions of his childhood in Rome. Ornette Coleman has been a major influence for Federico as well as a mentor.
Born in Rome, Italy he has been based in Brooklyn, NY ever since. ... more

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