Concert in Matera (Basilicata) by pianist and composer Patrizia Scascitelli with American drummer Marvin “Boogaloo” Smith
Returning to Italy from New York, Patrizia Scascitelli formed with drummer Marvin “Boogaloo” Smith the group Life Force Inc; with this line-up she performed in concert in 1975 at Milan’s Statale University as part of the Festival of New Trends in Italian Jazz
Marvin “Boogaloo” Smith(also spelled Marvin “Bugalu” Smith) lived for twenty years in Italy. He played with saxophonist Archie Shepp from 1982 to 1987, joining pianist and composer Sun Ra‘s large ensemble the Arkestra soon after.
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