One of the major pianists of Italy,
Renato Sellani delivers an inspired session in this trio recording of standards from the Great American Songbook. He is joined by two of the frequent participants on Philology issues, bassist Massimo Moriconi and drummer
Massimo Manzi. "All of Me" proves to be an excellent opener, building the tension slowly in a midtempo arrangement that features each of the musicians to good effect. The pianist's dramatic introduction to "These Foolish Things" provides a bit of suspense, while he is also able to find new facets within the oft-recorded "Body and Soul." Moriconi's deep, spacious bassline and
Sellani's sparse treatment of "Georgia on My Mind" initially give it a bit of a melancholy air before it transforms into a more swinging setting. With 78 minutes of music,
Renato Sellani and his rhythm section have created a magical album of American ballads. ~ Ken Dryden