I am happy to add this clip of the deeply beautiful Italian soprano saxophonist Roberto Ottaviano, who I am honored to call a friend.
Being around Roberto is inspiring and being on the bandstand with him is beyond description. He is, in my opinion, the clear heir to Steve Lacy, without out trying to recreate Steve in any way.
Roberto knows who he is and what his music is about.
He is an improvising virtuoso, no question, and you can hear it in every note.
He is Italian, and that, to me, means he "sings".
If you don't know his music, take a few minutes to hear him play Jobim's exquisite LUIZA.
Being around Roberto is inspiring and being on the bandstand with him is beyond description. He is, in my opinion, the clear heir to Steve Lacy, without out trying to recreate Steve in any way.
Roberto knows who he is and what his music is about.
He is an improvising virtuoso, no question, and you can hear it in every note.
He is Italian, and that, to me, means he "sings".
If you don't know his music, take a few minutes to hear him play Jobim's exquisite LUIZA.