Review of Gershwin on Air by Massimiliano Rolff, on Jazz Japan by Masamichi Okazaki
Jazz Journalist Masamichi Okazaki reviewed Rolff new album Gershwin on Air on the national and most important jazz magazine in Japan, “Jazz Japan”.
ENGLISH: TOPICS Masamichi Okazaki ● “…Gershwin oin Air, the new album of Italian bassist Massimiliano Rolff, released by Challenge Records, one of the most important labels in european jazz, is a great example of contemporary jazz from Europe. There are many Gershwin works in the market, but this one is very unique, considering that the leader is a bass player. In this “bass-trio” Rolff is the main pillar that supports the rhythm, and performs as well the melodies, showing a strong presence as leader…”
“…The album consists of a medley/suite of six songs taken from the opera Porgy and Bess and other eight great Gershwin’s songs. The rich musicality of the italian bassist and his arrangements offer a new graceful and tasteful experience in Gershwin’s music….”
