This machine kills fascists

Description

Initiated very early in classical music, but nourished by rock, funk, and jazz, Francesco Bearzatti is undeniably an artist of today, definitely free from any notion of genre and style that is too restrictive. However, a student of George Coleman, a sideman in the orchestras of Charles Persip or Kurt Rosenwinkel, a partner of great names in transalpine jazz (Stefano Bollani, Pietro Tonolo, Roberto Gatto, Enrico Rava) and now the leader of several trio and quartet formations, Bearzatti, beyond the eclecticism of his tastes and know-how, is certainly one of the most beautiful stylists to have recently appeared on the European jazz scene. At 45, the Italian brings a powerful breath of fresh air to jazz, easily straddling styles, a freedom that reflects his journey, between rock, punk, house, and bop. His previous album "Monk'n'Roll," a joyful mix of Monk and pop music, made headlines, receiving numerous awards in the music press. This new record with the Tinissima 4tet is a committed tribute to Woody Guthrie, who had inscribed on his guitar as early as the 1930s "This Machine Kills Fascists." His music has had a considerable influence and is part of contemporary culture in the United States; his lyrics, known for reflecting his temperament, are carried by music recognized as raw and unadorned, and his work has undoubtedly become a very important reference in American song, influencing Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Bragg, and The Clash. The album is inhabited, as evidenced by these few words from the saxophonist: "I feel completely involved in what I do. It's true that I am possessed by music... I play with a lot of passion. I try to tell my story. I can't explain it, but I put my whole life into it, my personality, my problems too, my joys... I put my whole being into the music."