Inconscious Wave

In the very first episode of the series, the long lasting duo presents its programme which put together their classical background, embodyed by the first piece Sonata in Sol Minore by the author Henry Eccles, and their curiosity for modern music, playing Kicho and Milonga del Ángel by Astor Piazzolla, arranged and adapted for this ensamble.
An interpretation of classic pieces able to shapes poetic and exciting atmospheres which empower the technical ability of the two musicians.
Let yourself be enchanted by the extraordinary performance of Gloria Griffini and Luigi Correnti.

First presented in 2021, this project finds its true essence in an inedited performance, reveling the percussionist skills and musical interests as arranger and multi-instrumentalist. Embracing the use of electric bass, vibraphone and Mallet Kat, this performance includes Gusella autograph compositions Felix and Amanda (this second one renowned and played all over the world), N.26 by David Friedman arranged for vibraphone and bass, Pat Metheny& Lyle Mays’ song Au Lait and one of the greatest soundtrack classics Metti una sera a cena by Ennio Morricone.
Along with music, we’ll uncover Luca’s long and eclectic career through an inedit interview, learning more about his story.

A refined and tricky live performance, played by an unusual ensemble will uncover the not so renowned repertoire of contemporary author Máximo Diego Pujol.
Starting with the original composition Angel by Ciro Fiorentino, we’ll be introduced to the fascinating music of the argentine composer Pujol with Dos Aires Candomberos made up of two movements – Nubes de Buenos Aires and Candombe de Los Buenos Tiempos – and the closing piece Fin De Siglo. The Curiosity and knowledge of three musicians and teachers, of which enthusiasm, sensibility and long didactic experience, will reveal in the interview an inspiring view on musicians job and perspective on future. An appointment that you really can’t miss.

The powerful original compositions written by the composer and accordionist Mario Milani, will lead us into a captivating journey in which jazz, classical, ethnic and south american music become a spectacular melting pot of rhythms, harmonies and melodies.
With an eye on classical music repertoire, Milani will show a brand new approach in writing for this peculiar ensemble on the two masterpieces, Bach’ Toccata e fuga in Re minore (BWV565) and Zipoli’s III mov, from Sonata II in Sol minore, together with the strong and huge double bass played by the highly skilled Maestro Luigi Correnti. A tribute to classical music followed up by the accordionist original pieces: Tarì (Oriental Dance), Bossanova Cris, and the virtuoso Colors From the East.
A must-see challenging performance by two extraordinary musicians.

With a long-lived career that lasts for more than 60 years, meet Mario Rusca, a composer, arranger and pianist who made countless collaborations with some of the greatest Italian and international artists such as Gerry Mulligan, Tony Scott, Stan Getz, Lee Konitz, Chet Baker, Enrico Rava and Tullio De Piscopo.
From the late ’50s Rusca has been the resident pianist of the iconic Italian jazz club Capolinea, helding a central role in Jazz developing in the country and abroad, through his hard work and commitment to the club, and with his participation to relevant international festivals, as Montreal Jazz Festival in Canada and Umbria Jazz Festival in Itlay.
We’ll retrace and celebrate his avant-garde discography, which embrace a variety of original pieces and arrangements and we’ll have the honor of listen to Rusca’s greatness once again in an extraordinary live performance in piano solo.
We’ll enjoy a talk about his story in the exclusive interview that uncover his career with anecdotes and backstories of Italian Jazz history.
The last episode of Alive Concrete awaits you, together with Mario Rusca.