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Andrea Tofanelli - Flamingo
Flamingo is Italian trumpeter Andrea Tofanelli's latest CD, featuring exciting big band charts and a heart-felt tribute to Maynard titled "The Last Legend".

Excerpts from AllAboutJazz.com's review: 
"The title track could have come right from the Ferguson/Stan Kenton songbook, while the inclusion of showcase selections such as 'Nessun Dorma' and 'Melodia Infinita' frame Tofanelli's high-note chops in a display of all-around-the-horn musicianship. Not since Maynard Ferguson (for whom Tofanelli composed and performs 'The Last Legend') reigning at the Olympus of trumpeting have such sounds been heard. 

"Ferguson, Anderson and Brisbois must be smiling in the 'Upper Room,' knowing that the screaming torch passed on is in such marvelously talented and musically artistic hands. Tofanelli can easily add his name to these greats in the pantheon of scream. While music lovers and musicians of all instruments will probably dig the artistry here, trumpeters will surely sit in awe of the talent, skill and musicianship of Andrea Tofanelli. A sky-high phenomenon."


Track Listing:

01 Volare 
02 Nessun Dorma 
03 Flamingo
04 The Last Legend (tribute to Maynard Ferguson)  
05 ToBop 
06 Melodia Infinita 
07 Father 
08 Deal With It 
09 Dania's Theme 
10 Who's Your Daddy