Piccola Bottega Baltazar

Italian ensemble from Padua/Veneto whose arrangements combine two accordions, double bass, guitar and occasional drums. The group performs original songs rooted in folk and singer-songwriter traditions and draws on influences including Fabrizio De André, Tom Waits, Vinicio Capossela and Astor Piazzolla. The review highlights members Giorgio Gobbo (vocals), Antonio De Zanche (double bass), Marco Toffanin and Sergio Marchesini (accordions/piano).

Their album Canzoni In Forma Di Fiore is presented in the review as a collection of original songs; the band's debut featured reinterpretations of Fabrizio De André material. The group is associated with the Padua and Veneto music scene.

A Padua-based ensemble that blends folk, singer-songwriter tradition, tango and swing into poetic original songs. The review highlights skilled instrumentation (two accordions, double bass, occasional drums) and strong vocal presence. Influences cited include Fabrizio De André, Tom Waits, Vinicio Capossela and Astor Piazzolla.

For:Fans of Italian singer-songwriter and folk music, listeners of tango/swing-infused roots music, and followers of Veneto regional song traditions.