Enrico Rava Quintet

The Profile

Italian jazz ensemble led by trumpeter Enrico Rava, documented on ECM releases such as The Words and the Days and Tribe.

Internationally recognized Italian jazz outfit led by Enrico Rava. The Words and the Days features Enrico Rava (trumpet), Gianluca Petrella (trombone), Andrea Pozza (piano), Rosario Bonaccorso (double bass), and Roberto Gatto (drums). Associated with ECM Records; Manfred Eicher is linked to the project.

One deeply appreciative review celebrates the Enrico Rava Quintet’s The Words and the Days, praising its warmth, refuge-like atmosphere, and lyrical interplay. The write-up highlights Rava’s international stature and the ensemble’s nuanced dynamics with Petrella, Pozza, Bonaccorso, and Gatto. Manfred Eicher’s touch is noted. Overall mood: serene, immersive, and glowing.