Silver Lining CD

I am really pleased to inform you that the new CD 'Silver Lining', the result of my collaboration with guitarist/composer Giorgio Serci is finally available. We where joined in the recording of our compositions by two of the best musicians in the international music scene: Harvie S on Double Bass and Enzo Zirilli on Drums. With this lineup we have recorded nine originals, over one hour of music that I'm quite sure you will enjoy. Giorgio has played Classical and Electric Guitar and I have played Clarinet and Soprano, Alto and Tenor saxes.


Recorded at Sphere Studios, London UK the 8th of February 2008
Engineer - Francesco Cameli, Assistant Engineer - Ronan Phelan
Mixed and mastered at Catford Garage Studio, London UK by Roberto Manzin

1. Samba Di Else • G. Serci 5:29
2. African Thunderstorm • G. Serci 4:12
3. Hope’s Drops • R. Manzin 7:49
4. The Golden Cage • R. Manzin 5:34
5. Momentum • G.Serci 7:26
6. Luna Nuova • G. Serci 7:43
7. Ciao Papà • R. Manzin 7:23
8. Campidano • G. Serci 13:17
9. Silver Lining • G. Serci 6:46

Cover picture by Pranav Singh • www.flickr.com/photos/pranavsingh • singh.pranav@gmail.com
Sound Recording Copyright 2009 Seadas Records
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Giorgio has written a cover note for the CD in order to give an an idea of the music performed:

Every cloud has a Silver Lining! It is almost inevitable to see the current
moment in time as a huge dark cloud in the sky. As we hear the news we
get bombarded with tragic stories, some caused by nature and others
caused by mankind. With this scenario it is difficult to see the silver lining
around the dark cloud, but we have to try anyway and even when we
cannot see it, we should try painting it ourselves. Silver Lining reflects the
soundscapes and colours of the Mediterranean, like the ancient music
of Sardinian as well as Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, Jazz and Modern Classical
music. The common denominator for this ensemble is the desire to play
both composed and improvised music with narrative qualities, aiming to
express purposeful musical ideas with sensitivity, passion and in a
conversational manner.

Harvie S:
The legendary Harvie S has performed and recorded with masters in music including Stan Getz, Chet Baker, Dexter Gordon, Jim Hall, Michael Brecker, Gil Evans, Mike Stern, Arturo O'Farrill, Lee Konitz, James Moody, Houston Person, Pat Metheny, Art Farmer, Toots Thielemans, Tommy Flanagan, Roland Hanna, Dr. Billy Taylor, Joe Lovano, John Scofield, Chick Corea, Erik Friedlander, Yusef Lateef, Danilo Perez, Paquito D'Rivera, Grover Washington Jr. and Pat Martino. He can be heard on over several hundred CDs as a sideman, and another thirty as a leader or co-leader.

Enzo Zirilli:
"A CRAZY POET ON THE DRUMS..." Manfred Papst
Enzo Zirilli is considered one of the most versatile and creative italian drummers and percussionists of the last generation, having worked all around the world with great jazz, world music and pop artists such as: Charlie Mariano, Steve Grossmann, James Moody, Enrico Pieranunzi, Dado Moroni, Randy Brecker, Gloria Gaynor, Larry Schneider, Antonio Forcione, Marco Pereira, Gary Bartz, George Garzone...

Giorgio Serci:
Giorgio Serci was born in San Gavino Monreale, Sardinia, an Italian island. As the island is in the centre of the Mediterranean Sea, it has been influenced various cultures (including African, Arabic, Spanish, Roman.) Similarly, Giorgio's musical palette has been influenced and enriched by music from all over the world. After travelling, studying and performing in different parts of the globe he is establishing himself as guitarist, composer, arranger and teacher.

Roberto Manzin:
Roberto Manzin has played with most of the top jazz musicians, and featured on countless sessions and TV shows. In 1998 he moved to London to continue his musical activity, playing mainly in clubs and at jazz festivals. Roberto plays all saxes, clarinet, flute, piano and keyboards. He also composes, arranges and teaches music. Roberto has performed with: James Brown, Trilok Gurtu, Jason Rebello, Antonio Forcione, Manu Katche, Donna Summer, Zucchero 'Sugar' Fornaciari, Carmel, Tony Scott, Daniel Barrajanos, Bob Moses, Gene Anthony Ray (Leroy Johnson – Fame)...