CIAO FRED! - HE METRONOMES, STRANO, GIACOMAZZI

Ciao Fred! is The Metronomes' tribute to Fred Buscaglione and, in several selections, to Renato Carosone and postwar Italian swing. The trio embraces swing, boogie and jumpin' jive without a double bassist: the piano's left hand supplies the bass line. Guests Marco Strano on tenor saxophone and Michele Giacomazzi on acoustic guitar expand the ensemble.

Available editions

• CD — Velut Luna CVLD119CD.
• Hi-Res WAV file 88.2 kHz / 24 bit — Velut Luna CVLD119.

Historical edition notes described Italian-market-only distribution for the CD. Whether that restriction remains in force should be confirmed with the distributor; current availability is shown in the JBC variant selector.

Tracklist

1. Whiskey facile — 2:31
2. Che bambola — 1:55
3. Criminalmente bella — 4:09
4. Voglio scoprire l'America — 2:48
5. Buonasera signorina — 3:28
6. Torero — 3:08
7. O' sarracino — 3:22
8. Carina — 3:06
9. Pigliate 'na pastiglia — 4:15
10. Tu vuo' fa' l'americano — 3:30
11. Guarda che luna — 2:36
12. Pericolosissima — 3:32
13. Cielo dei bar — 3:23
14. C'est la vie — 2:50
15. Noi duri — 2:59
16. Teresa non sparare — 2:51
17. Pensa ai fatti tuoi — 2:08
18. Una sigaretta — 4:18

18 tracks, running approximately 56 minutes. Songs associated with Fred Buscaglione and Leo Chiosso, Renato Carosone and Nisa, alongside other Italian and international writers.

Musicians

• Francesco Michielin — vocals, kazoo and small trumpet
• Carlo Piccoli — piano, vocals and backing vocals
• Stefano Fedato — drums, whistles and backing vocals
• Marco Strano — guest tenor saxophone
• Michele Giacomazzi — guest acoustic guitar

Recording and mastering

Recorded live in studio on 4–5 June 2004 at Magister Studio, Preganziol, Italy, originally in 88.2 kHz / 24-bit digital format according to Velut Luna's notes. The album appeared in 2005. Live in studio should not be mistaken for a concert audience recording.

Credits

Label: Velut Luna
Performers: The Metronomes
Guests: Marco Strano and Michele Giacomazzi
Historical liner notes: Franco Ceci Colpis.

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