Valdambrini-Piana Quintet

The Profile

A jazz quintet led by Oscar Valdambrini and Dino Piana, noted in the review for their 1977 album Afrodite and for bridging Italian jazz traditions with renewed sounds.

From the reviewed album Afrodite (1977): leaders Oscar Valdambrini and Dino Piana; lineup on Afrodite included Oscar Rocchi (piano), Giorgio Azzolini (double bass) and Tullio De Piscopo (drums). The review connects the group to the history of Italian jazz and notes stylistic links to hardbop and jazz/rock.

The single review praises the Valdambrini-Piana Quintet's 1977 album Afrodite for successfully renewing a classic Italian jazz sound. It highlights strong contributions from Valdambrini, Piana, Tullio De Piscopo, Giorgio Azzolini and Oscar Rocchi. The reviewer calls the album a record of rare beauty worth collectors' attention.