Appointment in Milano

by Bobby Watson

Overview

During 1983-86 altoist Bobby Watson recorded fairly regularly for the Italian Red label. On this album he is joined by an obscure but talented Italian rhythm section (pianist Piero Bassini, bassist Attilio Zanchi and drummer Giampiero Prina) called the Open Form Trio. Actually the highpoint of the date is Watson's unaccompanied solo on "If Bird Could See Me Now." Other memorable selections on the well-rounded set include "Watson's Blues," the ballad "Always Missing You" and the spirited "Funcalypso." Bobby Watson (who doubles on this album on soprano) at that point in time was combining advanced hard bop with some influences from the avant-garde, carving out his own style. Recommended. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	06/06/2025
Label:	Red Records
UPC:	8054154650248

Tracks

1. Appointment in Milano
2. Ballando: Dancing
3. If Bird Could See Me Now
4. Watson's Blues
5. (I'm) Always Missing You
6. Funcalypso

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Bobby Watson   Primary Artist,Sax (Alto)
Attilo Zanchi   Bass
Giampiero Prina   Drums
Piero Bassini   Piano

Technical Credits

Attilo Zanchi   Composer
Giancarlo Barigozzi   Engineer
Marco Pennisi   Artwork
Maurizio Bovarini   Cover Art
Sergio Veschi   Producer
Piero Bassini   Composer
Bobby Watson   Composer,Producer