Paolo Fresu, Qwalia, Mark Guiliana, Yelena Eckemoff & More [Mondo Jazz 296-1]

This time around our special focus is Paolo Fresu who is celebrating 40 years of activity with his historic Quartet, 20 years with his electric Devil Quartet, and 22 years with pianist Uri Caine. To mark these three anniversaries he has released a gorgeous triple album entitled "LEGACY" (and the limited edition companion triple LP "(next) LEGACY"). This episode's playlist also includes the latest albums by Yelena Eckemoff featuring Paolo Fresu, Moppa Elliott celebrating bassist Sam Jones, Mark Guiliana solo on all instruments, and the British band Qwalia with more music from their debut recording session.

The playlist features Moppa Elliott; Paolo Fresu, Uri Caine; Yelena Eckemoff; Mark Guiliana; Qwalia.

Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/19281563/Mondo-Jazz [up to "Omega"].

Happy listening!

Photo credit: Roberto Cifarelli.