Marco Zurzolo Band

Marco Zurzolo is an Italian alto saxophonist and bandleader (Marco Zurzolo Band). The review for the album 7 e mezzo (recorded September 2004) highlights his melodic, communicative style and the ensemble's varied instrumentation.

As reported in the review: Marco Zurzolo (alto sax) comes from a musical family (Rino Zurzolo mentioned as a double bassist, Francesca Zurzolo as a singer). The album 7 e mezzo (Sept 2004) features oud and cello among other instruments. The review cites past collaborations with Pino Daniele, Zucchero, Chet Baker and mentions performances connected to Solomon Burkes and Van Morrison.

The available review praises Marco Zurzolo's communicative alto-sax leadership and the album 7 e mezzo for its rich, unpredictable melodic lines. The recording (Sept 2004) mixes jazz with Neapolitan influences and unusual instruments (oud, cello) in a compact ensemble. Review highlights include strong melodic beauty, rhythmic interplay, and a warm, hedonistic Neapolitan character.

For:Jazz listeners, fans of Neapolitan music, saxophone aficionados, world-music listeners