Pericopes +1 – Up (Losen Records, 2020)
Up is a masterfully-crafted album by Pericopes +1, a project developed by keyboardist Alessandro Sgobbio and saxophone player Emiliano Vernizzi.
The album features melodic contemporary jazz pieces that highlight the piano and soft saxophone interactions supported by subtle creative drumming.
The lineup includes Alessandro Sgobbio on piano and Fender Rhodes; Emiliano Vernizzi on tenor saxophone and electronics; and Nick Wight on drums. There is also a guest string section on one of the pieces featuring Anna Apollonio on violin, Giulia Pontarolo on violin, Margherita Cossio on viola, and Andrea Musto on cello.