Umberto Rivarola

Musician with a career spanning nearly forty years as of 2007; released the 2004 album Zanzibar.

Album 'Zanzibar' released in 2004. Tracks mentioned in the review include "Zanzibar", "Crociera", "Sound the Alarm for Children" (also present as a hidden children's-choir track), "Follow Me", "Fierce Need for Love", "Maria", "The Power of Time" and "Queen of the Island". Session musicians credited in the review: Bernardo "Sancho" Sangiuliano (drums), Gigi Berghem (electric guitar), Carlo Poddighe (electric guitar), Michele Coratella (acoustic), Carmelo "Leo" Leotta (double bass), Guido Minelli (Hammond organ), Nunzio "Nan" Donsi (violin), Paolo Paolantoni (percussion).

The 2004 album Zanzibar is presented as a classy rock-blues record balancing vigorous rockers and introspective ballads. Highlights include the title track, "Crociera", slide-guitar on "Follow Me" and a children's-choir hidden reprise of "Sound the Alarm for Children". The review praises the musicianship and arrangements and lists the contributing players.

For:Fans of guitar-led rock and blues, listeners who appreciate ballads and tasteful arrangements.