Contact: Al Basile Sweet Spot Records PO Box 4723 Rumford, RI
02916 Phone & Fax: 401-438-7431 E Mail: basile@albasile.com
Website: http://www.albasile.com
Rumford, RI--March 24, 2005--Al Basile has a range of influences
including Frank Sinatra, Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye, Nat Cole,
Solomon Burke, Muddy Waters, and Lonnie Johnson. However, it all
started for him when he heard "All or Nothing at All" by Sinatra
with the Harry James orchestra on a 78 that his mother had
around the house.
Several decades later, a culmination of events coupled with
experiences and influences evolved and Basile recorded the jazz
album Red Breath. He was not interested in doing the typical
covers or a bland contemporary recording. Something different
and memorable was in order. Tireless research of favorite Vernon
Duke and Rodgers and Hart compositions that were virtually
unknown but just right, yielded songs selected for the album.
Although it is a departure from his blues work released in the
past with Duke Robillard and Roomful of Blues and several solo
albums, you will recognize Basile’s unique stamp on the music.
Basile is not only the featured cornet player on Red Breath; he
provides vocals that are hard to forget. He follows in the
footsteps of Sinatra and Bennett, using the two great vocalists
as models to set the foundation for the album. There is a strong
influence of Louis Armstrong present in his cornet
playing-featuring the large, warm, dark nature of tone that he
has worked so hard to develop over the years.
Red Breath has a strong sense of danceable rhythm and timeless
quality. Surely, it will find its way as one of the classic
albums of modern jazz. It is an archetypal depiction of mixing
the old with new for a fresh new outlook on jazz music.
For More Information: http://www.albasile.com or Contact:
basile@albasile.com Phone: 401-438 -7431 ###
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