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Fabrizio Sotti: Inner Dance

By John Barron
April 30, 2010
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Italian-born guitarist Fabrizio Sotti straddles the fence between straight-ahead jazz and pop-oriented instrumentals on Inner Dance, a muscular guitar extravaganza featuring Sotti's original compositions.

Sotti gives equal attention to electric and nylon string acoustic guitars throughout, striking a balance between chops-heavy showcases and reflective pieces with an emphasis on song structure. His electric playing has an aggressive punch, incorporating blazing, single-note runs with a rocked-up edge. At times, his style is reminiscent of fusion guitar giant

Mike Stern

guitar
b.1953

" data-original-title="" title="">Mike Stern, with a hearty concoction of bebop, bluesy string bends and sustained high notes, especially on high energy pieces such as "I Thought So" and "Last Chance," a wild ride on rhythm changes.

With technique intact, Sotti demonstrates a more lyrical side with acoustic in hand. The classical-style influence brings out an effervescent flavor on the soulful ballad "Kindness in Your Eyes" and the floating "Amanecer," featuring the soothing vocal work of

Claudia Acuna

vocals

" data-original-title="" title="">Claudia Acuna.

Organist Sam Barsh and drummers Victor Jones and

Mino Cinelu

percussion
b.1957

" data-original-title="" title="">Mino Cinelu keep pace with Sotti, providing a rock-solid foundation for the guitarist to build on. Special guest

Gregoire Maret

harmonica
b.1975

" data-original-title="" title="">Gregoire Maret delivers a first-rate harmonica solo on the title track, weaving effortlessly through the tune's waltz tempo funk.

With an abundance of infectious grooves and catchy hooks, Inner Dance proves to be a listener-friendly affair with Sotti staking claim as a guitarist with whom to be reckoned.

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Track Listing

Blue Whisper; Kindness In Your Eyes; Inner Dance; I Thought So; Amancer; Brief Talk; Last Chance; Mr. T.M.; We Are What We Are.

Personnel

Fabrizio Sotti

guitar

Fabrizio Sotti: electric guitar (1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 ) acoustic guitar (2, 5, 9); Sam Barsh: organ (1-8); Victor Jones: drums (1, 2, 4, 6, 8); Mino Cinelu: percussion/drums (3, 5, 7); Claudia Acuna: vocal (5); Gregoire Maret: harmonica (3).

Album information

Title: Inner Dance | Year Released: 2010 | Record Label: E1 Music

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