Silvia Donati & Standhard 3io

Silvia Donati (singer from Bologna) fronts Standhard 3io; she is described as having an unconventional, masculine and dark timbre and a strong improvisational approach. The trio on the reviewed album is composed of Alfonso Santimone (piano), Alessandro Fedrigo (bass) and GianRanieri Bertoncini (drums).

Album 'Singin' In The Brain' reviewed on DeBaser (2007) by user happypippo1; reviewer rates the recording positively (4/5) and highlights Donati's improvisation and the trio's interplay.

The review praises Silvia Donati's unconventional, masculine and dark vocal timbre and her commitment to improvisation. The trio (piano, bass, drums) closely interacts with her phrasing. The album Singin' In The Brain departs from American standards toward a more primordial, avant-garde approach. Recommended by the reviewer.

For:Fans of avant-garde jazz, improvisational vocalists, and Italian jazz listeners