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Rating: THE REVIEW
An excellent debut for one of the most original formations in the Italian scene.
The compositions (primarily instrumental, except for some vocal hints by bassist Giovanni Tommaso with a style between meditative and Gregorian chant) unwind between jazz-rock, symphonic prog, creating something truly original.
The atmospheres of the album are very dreamlike, thanks to some truly extraordinary musicians (a few years later, they even toured as an opening act for Weather Report!). The attention rarely wanes, thanks to a really tight rhythm, perhaps with the only fault of being slightly monotonous, but if only there were more albums like this!
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Perigeo's debut album Azimut impresses with its original blend of jazz-rock and symphonic prog. Primarily instrumental, it features meditative, Gregorian-style vocals by bassist Giovanni Tommaso. The album creates dreamlike atmospheres supported by excellent musicianship and tight rhythms. While slightly monotonous at times, it remains an outstanding work in the Italian progressive scene.Tracklist Videos
Perigeo
Perigeo are an Italian jazz-rock/fusion group formed in the early 1970s by bassist Giovanni Tommaso with Franco D’Andrea, Claudio Fasoli, Bruno Biriaco, and Tony Sidney. Celebrated for sophisticated interplay and a fusion of jazz and progressive rock, they earned comparisons to Soft Machine and Miles Davis’ electric period. Their core 1972–1976 run—Azimut, Abbiamo tutti un blues da piangere, Genealogia, La valle dei templi, and Non è poi così lontano—along with Live at Montreux, cemented their reputation.07 Reviews
