Praxis – Cenerentola (1983, LP, Italy)

Tracklist:
A Cenerentola 19:28
B Praxis Suite 22:40

Musicians:
Double Bass, Electric Bass – Ilario De Marinis
Percussion – Vincenzo Mazzone
Piano – Pippo Fumaroli
Reeds – Roberto Ottaviano
Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Leader – Pino Minafra

A hidden gem of the 1980s Italian underground, Cenerentola is a masterclass in avant-garde expression. Released on the cult label Letichetta, this LP captures Praxis at the peak of their improvisational powers.

Moving far beyond the boundaries of traditional jazz, the album unfolds across two sprawling tracks of pure sonic exploration. Featuring the brilliant Pino Minafra, the performance is a tightrope walk between tension and release, blending frantic free-jazz energy with moments of haunting abstraction.

For fans of European free improv and radical Italian jazz, this is more than just a record—it’s a rare document of a scene that dared to break every rule. A must-have for serious crate-diggers and lovers of the unconventional.