The interaction between the two musicians is truly great. Their dialogue—spanning just over half an hour on the opening track—unfolds as an intimate conversation, often moving in a slow parlando, at times lyrical and at others abrasive. Each artist continuously introduces new ideas that are immediately absorbed and reshaped by the other, creating a seamless and endlessly fascinating exchange. There is deep respect and deep listening.
Despite their formidable technical abilities, virtuosity is never the point; the focus remains firmly on the music itself and the act of co-creation, which ultimately carries far more weight than any display of instrumental prowess. Rocco can unleash crystal clear, rapid-fire runs along the guitar neck, just as Colonna summons multiphonics and timbres so unexpected that one might question whether they truly originate from a bass clarinet (or momentarily from a flute or a fog horn?).
For instrumentalists, there is an abundance to learn here. For everyone else, the reward lies in experiencing the music’s freedom, authenticity, and quiet preciousness. The result is rich and precise, meticulously shaped, and as delicate and intricate as lace, with a musical eclecticism that integrates jazz, blues, classical and folk music and leading us much further into ground-breaking sonic places, yet without ever alienating the listener.
This one is an easy album to recommend. Precious and welcoming. A real treat.
Listen and download from Bandcamp.
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