Rossano Sportiello command of the jazz language is complete, whether it's within the stride tradition or through the fluid harmonic concepts of beboppers and Bill Evans. Among those enthusiastic about his talents are Dan Barrett and Barry Harris. In the Dark was issued originally on Blue Swing Records in a limited edition with sales made at Rossano's performances. HIs musical profile continues to grow with appearances at major jazz events in Europe and the U.S.. His appearance at Blackpool's Swinging Jazz Party called upon him to match wits with both Dick Hymas and Houston Person.
1 After You've Gone - Rossano Sportiello, Layton, T
2 Don't Blame Me - Rossano Sportiello, McHugh, J
3 My Blues - Rossano Sportiello, Sportiello, R
4 S'wonderful - Rossano Sportiello, Gershwin, G
5 In the Dark - Rossano Sportiello, Beiderbecke, B
6 O Sole Mio - Rossano Sportiello, Capurro, G
7 Bill Evans Triology: For Nenette - Rossano Sportiello, Evans, B
8 Bill Evans Triology: B Minor Waltz - Rossano Sportiello, Evans, B
9 Bill Evans Triology: Children's Play Song - Rossano Sportiello, Evans, B
10 Marguerite - Rossano Sportiello, Pierce, K
11 Van Heusen Medley: But Beautiful/Polka Dots and Moonbeams - Rossano Sportiello, Vanheusen, J
12 Strike Up the Band - Rossano Sportiello, Gershwin, G
13 How Deep Is the Ocean - Rossano Sportiello, Berlin, I
14 Nice Work If You Can Get It - Rossano Sportiello, Gershwin, G
15 Pettirosso (For Alessandra de Giorgio) - Rossano Sportiello, Sportiello, R
16 Two Sleepy People - Rossano Sportiello, Carmichael, H
17 Rosetta - Rossano Sportiello, Hines, E
18 Perfume and Rain - Rossano Sportiello, Larkins, E
19 Sunday - Rossano Sportiello, Krueger, B
20 A Handful of Stars - Rossano Sportiello, Shapiro, T
21 When You Leave Me Alone to Pine - Rossano Sportiello, Armstrong, L
22 Medley: The Land of the Loon (A Camp-Fire Story)/Eastwood Lane - Rossano Sportiello, Lane, E
23 Love Letters - Rossano Sportiello, Young, V
Rossano Sportiello command of the jazz language is complete, whether it's within the stride tradition or through the fluid harmonic concepts of beboppers and Bill Evans. Among those enthusiastic about his talents are Dan Barrett and Barry Harris. In the Dark was issued originally on Blue Swing Records in a limited edition with sales made at Rossano's performances. HIs musical profile continues to grow with appearances at major jazz events in Europe and the U.S.. His appearance at Blackpool's Swinging Jazz Party called upon him to match wits with both Dick Hymas and Houston Person.
