Alice Ricciardi

The Profile

Milanese singer with conservatory studies; began appearing on the Milan scene (Casa del Jazz). Moved overseas and received a flattering award at the Montreux Jazz Festival; noticed by BlueNote, which offered the opportunity to record. Debut studio album Comes Love (13 covers) produced under Patrizio Romano, with arrangements/piano by Roberto Tarenzi and contributions from Gaetano Partipilo.

A 2008 DeBaser review names Comes Love as the reviewer's album of the year. The debut is a 13-track collection of jazz standards that showcases Ricciardi's elegant voice and a classic-leaning ensemble. Reviewer notes conservatory background, Milan/Casa del Jazz roots, a Montreux award and BlueNote attention; rates the album 4/5 and looks forward to a second record.