Nicola Conte – Free Souls (Schema)

An accomplished juggler when it comes to play with styles, capable to invent modern structures, Nicola got us used to his ability to blend harmonically different musical worlds and create cooperation between great musicians. Deepness is the added value of his new album, something in between consciousness and spirituality. Nothing to share with futile trends, this record is a result of an urgent need to research in the depth of the soul and his musical influences.

The album features the talents of José James, Marvin Parks, Heidi Vogel, Melanie Charles, Tasha’s World and Bridgette Amofah, accompanied by a team of incredible jazzmen like Teppo Makynen, Magnus Lindgren, Greg Osby, Timo Lassy, Francesco Lento, Logan Richardson and Fabrizio Bosso.

Label: Schema
Format: 2xLP + CD
Cat: SC 468LP
Released: 23 May 14
Genre: Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
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01 Shades Of Joy feat. Marvin Parks
music by N. Conte – lyrics by N. Conte and G. Porter
publishing: Edizioni Ishtar
arranged by Magnus Lindgren

02 Goddes Of The Sea feat. José James
music by N. Conte
publishing: Edizioni Ishtar

03 Free Souls feat. Bridgette Amofah
music by N. Conte – lyrics by B. Amofah
publishing: Edizioni Ishtar
arranged by Magnus Lindgren

04 Spirit Of Nature feat. Melanie Charles
music by N. Conte and M. Lindgren – lyrics by N. Conte
publishing: Edizioni Ishtar
arranged by Magnus Lindgren

05 Ode To Billie Joe feat. Bridgette Amofah
music and lyrics by Bobby Gentry
Publishing: Northridge Music Company
arranged by Gaetano Partipilo

06 Soul Revelation feat. Tasha’s World
music by N. Conte and M. Lindgren – lyrics by N. Slagtand
publishing: Edizioni Ishtar
arranged by Magnus Lindgren

07 Ahmad’s Blues feat. Melanie Charles
music by A. Jamal
publishing: Lament Music Publ. Corp.

08 If I Should Lose You feat. Marvin Parks
music by R. Rainger – lyrics by L. Robin
publishing: Famous Music Corp

09 Baltimore Oriole feat. Bridgette Amofah
music and lyrics by H. Carmichael and P. F. Webster
publishing: Warner Bros Music

10 Uhuru feat. Tasha’s World
music and lyrics by N. Conte
publishing: Edizioni Ishtar

11 Sandalia Dela feat. Heidi Vogel
music and lyric by Luiz Claudio
publishing: EMI Songs Do Brasil Edicoes Musicais Ltda

12 African Other Blues feat. Marvin Parks and Fabrizio Bosso
music by N. Conte / lyrics by M. Parks

13 Sunrise feat. Logan Richardson
music by N. Conte and L. Richardson
publishing: Edizioni Ishtar

The Combo:

Magnus Lindgren – tenor sax and flutes
Francesco Lento – trumpet
Gaetano Partipilo – alto sax
Timo Lassy – baritone sax and flute on track 9
Pietro Lussu – piano & wurlitzer electric piano
Luca Alemanno –double bass & fender bass
Paolo Benedettini – double bass on track 1, 11 and 13
Teppo Makynen – drums on track 1, 3, 5, 6, 9, 11 and 13
Lorenzo Tucci – drums on track 2, 4, 7, 8, 10 and 12
Pietro Ciancaglini – double bass on track 2, 4, 7, 8, 10 and 12
Pierpaolo Bisogno- congas & percussions
Nicola Conte – guitars

and friends:
Fabrizio Bosso – trumpet on track 12
Rosario Giuliani – alto sax on track 8 and 12
Greg Osby – alto sax on track 7
Logan Richardson – alto sax on track 13
Daniele Scannapieco – tenor sax on track 10
Flavio Boltro-trumpet on track 8
Michael Pinto – vibraphone on track 6, 7 and 9
Liviana Ferri – tambourine on track 5 and congas and percussion on track 12

Singers:

Jose James on track 2
Bridgette Amofah on track 3, 5 and 9
Melanie Charles on track 4 and 7
Marvin Parks on track 1, 8 and 13
Tasha’s World on track 6 and 10
Heidi Vogel on track 11

All background vocals by Bridgette, Melanie, Heidi, Tasha’s World
Kim Sanders on track 2 only.

RECORDED IN BARI AT SORRISO STUDIO
in various sessions from 2006 to 2010
and a final part in 2013

SOUND ENGINEER TOMMY CAVALIERI

Produced and Directed by Nicola Conte

(p) & © 2014 Edizioni Ishtar

Magnus Lindgren appears courtesy of Gazell Records
José James appears courtesy of Blue Note / EMI
Greg Osby appears courtesy of Inner Circe Music
N. Stagland / Tasha’s World appears courtesy of Chrysalis Music Benelux/Strengholt Music Group
Logan Richardson appears courtesy of Concord Records

WORLDWIDE BOOKINGS & MANAGEMENT
SOENKE LOHSE/ELECTRIC CHAIR
phone: +49-4044140610 fax +49-4044140616
www.electricchair.de

BOOKINGS ITALY
BASS CULTURE/GIANNI@BASSCULTURE.IT

Nicola thanks:
To the musicians who played so beautifully on the session and spread vibes onto the music

To Luciano and Davide/Schema, Yoshi/Universal JP, Soenke/ElectricChair, Gianni and Vincenzo/BassCulture, Antonio/Puglia Sounds, Roberto D’Addabbo, Nicola Gaeta, Tommy, Andrea Fiorito/Black Spirit, Nicoletta/Morfimare, Linda Elena.

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