Il Baricentro

The Profile

Italian instrumental jazz-rock/fusion group from Bari, active in the mid-1970s. Line-up mentioned in reviews: Francesco Boccuzzi (guitar and keyboards), Vanni Boccuzzi (keyboards), Antonio Napoletano (bass), Piero Mangini (drums). Released Sconcerto (1976) and the follow-up Trusciant.

Sconcerto (1976) features instrumental jazz-rock/fusion with dominant dual keyboards and complex time signatures (examples include a 5/4 + 4/8 passage on "Afka"). The band members had previous experience with Festa Mobile. The music is described as having a Mediterranean touch and is largely instrumental.

Il Baricentro’s Sconcerto (1976) is an instrumental jazz-rock/fusion record with a Mediterranean touch and prominent dual keyboards. The review highlights complex time signatures, pleasant flow (side A preferred) and a clear jazz-rock identity. Recommended for listeners willing to follow a full jazz-rock album.