Alessandro Scala Quintet - Bossa Mossa

Review by Diane Keefe

The Alessandro Scala Quintet's album Bossa Mossa is a delightful blend of jazz and bossa nova. The album features Alessandro Scala on guitar, along with Luca Alemanno on double bass, Marco Valeri on drums, Sergio Valdeos on tenor saxophone, and Fabrizio Mandolini on trumpet.

The album opens with the upbeat and lively track "Bossa Mossa," which sets the tone for the rest of the album. The musicianship on this album is top-notch, with each member of the quintet showcasing their skills throughout the record.

One of the standout tracks on the album is "The Shadow of Your Smile," which features a beautiful trumpet solo by Mandolini. The track "Berimbau" is another highlight, with its infectious rhythm and excellent saxophone work by Valdeos.

Summary by Diane Keefe

Bossa Mossa is a fantastic album that will appeal to fans of both jazz and bossa nova. The musicianship is excellent, the arrangements are well-crafted, and the overall vibe of the album is upbeat and energetic. This is definitely an album worth checking out.