“An affectionate blend of Neapolitan roots with the bustle of London jazz. A warm-hearted showcase for Bruno’s musicianship and considerable skills as a composer that grips from first to last”
Mike Hobart, jazz critic – Financial Time
“The trio possesses a consistent post-bop/modern trio concept combining plenty of swing and harmonic ingenuity and moments of beauty, supported by sassy arrangements”
Simon Purcell, International Chair in Improvisation – Guildhall School of Music
“A timeless and classic album, that takes you on a spiritual journey through life”
Tony Kofi – saxophonist and composer
The word Vesuviana has a double meaning: it is a train line connecting Naples to a string of towns around Mount Vesuvius, and it is also a word used to describe a connection and a sense of belonging to the region around Naples.
This album is a celebration of where my journey has taken me, as an Italian-born musician moving to London to find my own path and my own voice through jazz. At the same time, it is a celebration of my roots, of the musical traditions that came through Naples, of the beautiful and flowing melodies I grew up around, which naturally influence my writing...
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About
Naples-born Bruno D’Ambra is a sought-after pianist and session-keyboard player. After moving to London in 2000…
Vesuviana EPK
Recorded at the Bunker by Haydn Bendall, the album Vesuviana captures the beautiful interplay of these three dynamic musicians…
Contact
bruno@brunodambramusic.com