Pictured (from left): pianist Enrico Pieranunzi, double bassist Enzo Pietropaoli and drummer Fabrizio Sferra
In 1984, the Space Jazz Trio was born. The group’s first record work, entitled Space Jazz Trio Vol.1, was recorded in 1986 at Sonic Studios, in the Prati area of Rome, with the input of sound engineer Massimo Rocci
This was followed by Vol. 2, with Swiss drummer Alfred Kramer replacing Sferra – the Italian drummer took part in the later works – and several other live and studio records, also featuring prestigious international names: Chet Baker, Phil Woods, Johnny Griffin, Woody Shaw and Lee Konitz
Note: Beginning with Vol. 3 the name of the group will be changed to “Enrico Pieranunzi Trio,” a decision motivated by the German producer of the YVP Music label, York V. Prittwitz Und Gaffron, with these words addressed one day to the Italian pianist – “In jazz, the audience needs to identify with a name and a face.”
Contribution shared by Enzo Pietropaoli
