ODISSEYA - Cristiano Giardini

Odisseya by Cristiano Giardini follows Odysseus's journey through contemporary acoustic jazz: departure, Penelope's waiting, the storm, the Cyclops, inward silence and the stars of homecoming. Two saxophones and a piano trio explore original compositions through improvisation. This product is the six-track vinyl edition, not the longer digital release.

Available edition

12-inch 33 rpm black 180 g Bio Vinyl LP, numbered edition — BirdBox Records, SKU BBR2023CG01VYN. Check current availability in the store. The digital bonus tracks are not included on this LP.

Vinyl tracklist

Side A

1. Il Viaggio (Ταξίδι) — 06:39
2. La Tela (Ο καμβάς) — 06:05
3. La Tempesta (Η καταιγίδα) — 08:50

Side B

1. Il Ciclope (Ο Κύκλωπας) — 08:44
2. Il Silenzio (Σιωπή) — 05:42
3. Le Mille Stelle (Τα χίλια αστέρια) — 07:12

Musicians

• Cristiano Giardini — tenor and soprano saxophones
• Paolo Recchia — alto saxophone
• Luca Mannutza — piano
• Kim Baiunco — double bass
• Sasha Mashin — drums

Recording and vinyl production

Composed and arranged by Cristiano Giardini; recorded, mixed and mastered by Lorenzo Vella at Nightingale Studios near Rome. The label documents an analogue mastering chain using a half-inch Ampex ATR102 tape master and high-resolution digital archiving. Lacquer cutting by Roberto Barbolini and pressing at Optimal Media, Germany.

Credits

Label: BirdBox Records
Executive producer and engineer: Lorenzo Vella
Design: Nerina Fernandez
Photography and video: Andrea Tomarchio
Supporter: Massimo La Manna.