Nicosia & C. Industria Musicale ‎– Una Favola Vera (1973, LP/CD, Italy)

BRANI
1. Una Favola Vera (3:31)
2. Esterno (3:42)
3. Prima Canzone D'Amore (2:52)
4. Scultura In Bronzo (3:05)
5. For My Friend (2:33)
6. Andata E Ritorno (4:20)
7. Paradiso E' Casa Mia (7:31)
8. La Poltrona Di Allen (6:08)
9. Salmo 134 (6:52) [Bonus track on CD reissue]
10. Sermon On The Mount (3:57) [Bonus track on CD reissue]

FORMAZIONE
Ritmica:
Nuccio Nicosia - Chitarra
Nereo Villa - Cantante/Eminent/Vibrafono
Gianni Palumbo - Pianoforte/Moog/Organo
Gino D'Amati - Basso
Luciano Alì - Batteria
Brass:
Pippo Colucci - 1ª Tromba/Violino
Pierluigi Mucciolo - Tromba/Trombone
Tolmino Mariannini - Tromba/Tumbe
Johnny Capriuolo - 1° Trombone
Gianni Bogliano - Trombone
Gianni Busato - Trombone - Tromba
Roberto Fassio - Sax Baritono/Tenore/Flauto

Arrangiatori: Nicosia/ Villa/ Palumbo/ Colucci
Tecnici del suono: Danilo Girardi
Manager Produttore: Walter Benenti

This unique-sounding band from Piemonte, Italy, formed initially in 1971 as a quartet under the leadership of guitarist Nuccio Nicosia. The quartet was soon expanded into a "big band" format, with the addition of four trumpets and four trombones. The musicians eventually recorded their only album, Una Favola Vera, in 1973. Their aspirations were high--they wanted to produce a synthesis of elements of rock, jazz, classical, folk, and pop with lyrics that addressed many problems of society, especially focusing on the issues of immigration from Southern to Northern Italy. The blend of instruments is unique, with a full brass section in addition to the typical RPI instrumental combinations of guitar, bass, piano, organ, Moog, drums, violin, flute, and sax. The result is a delightful album with many elements familiar to RPI fans, but with the addition of the brass section. Described as "a bit intrusive at times," the brass section is nevertheless what sets this band apart from most RPI bands and creates their unique sound. NICOSIA & C. INDUSTRIA MUSICALE often sounds like a more pop-oriented version of OFFICINA MECCANICA, another band with a large brass section, albeit much more adventurous. Traces of SHOWMEN 2 and NAPOLI CENTRALE are also heard. The album is recommended to all fans of RPI and would be a great addition to your music library. (Progarchives)