This is the opening of a concert April 5, 2009 at the Festival Cultural Zacatecas. Cialomi is based on a field recording made by Alan Lomax and Diego Carpitella in Sicily in 1954. The musicians include Michael Occhipinti (guitar), Roberto Occhipinti (bass), Dominic Mancuso (vocals), Kevin Turcotte (trumpet), Ernie Tollar (saxophone), Louis Simao (accordion), and Larnell Lewis (drums). Visit www.thesicilianjazzproject.com
Unfortunately i missed that part of the concert, i was busy with Jean-Luc Ponty at La Plaza de Armas. But i can say for sure: the last 30 minutes of this concert was absolutely unforgettable. Peace to Occhipinti & Co. Hope to catch you again sometime.
TheRockandroy 2 years ago