This 2016 Tǔk Music release features the trumpeter's signature smooth tone across a program of originals and standards. Eros finds Fresu in a classic quartet setting, engaging in spirited interplay.
- The album was recorded at Artesuono Recording Studio in Cavalicco, Udine, Italy. Eros features Fresu on trumpet and flugelhorn, accompanied by bass, drums, and piano. The album reached number 23 on the French jazz charts.
- Eros was released on Tǔk Music, a label founded by Fresu himself. The album showcases Fresu's long-standing quartet, which includes pianist Dino Rubino, bassist Paolino Dalla Porta, and drummer Stefano Battaglia. Fresu's previous release, 'Mistica', was also a notable entry in his discography.
- The repertoire on Eros includes compositions by Fresu alongside jazz standards. The album was lauded for its cohesive sound and Fresu's evocative playing. It represents a mature statement from one of Italy's leading contemporary jazz musicians.
Paolo Fresu is a Sardinian trumpeter and composer known for his lyrical style and work in both contemporary jazz and world music. Eros was released in 2016, at a time when Fresu was actively collaborating across genres and continents.
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