Frizzante + Turandot

Description

Marco Benevento joins the Big Crown Records family with an explosive debut 45. A true piano virtuoso, Marco has been playing since the age of seven. His career has taken him all over the world, earning him an impressive discography and a reputation as a highly sought-after session musician. Leon Michels, Big Crown co-founder and Grammy Award-winning producer, first brought Marco in to record El Michels Affair's *Adult Themes*, and since then he's been involved in countless label projects. Outside of Big Crown, Marco's unmistakable touch can be heard on records by Clairo, Kevin Morby, and Freddie Gibbs, among others. Beyond his collaborations, this record reveals Marco at his peak, free and talented. The A-side, "Frizzante," is a truly euphoric explosion unfolding on vinyl, an energetic and driving track where Marco shines brightly. Marco crafts enchanting melodies over an unrelenting groove. From the first note, the catchy riff hooks you in, giving way to cascades of piano, lush horn arrangements, and layers of electric piano and synthesizers that keep the energy at its peak. No respite, no let-up: a pure moment of soul-jazz tailored for the dancefloor. On the B-side, Marco reveals a whole other facet of his talent with "Turnadot," a duet with Italian singer Marianne Mirage. Hauntingly beautiful and cinematic, the track lies somewhere between Portishead and Serge Gainsbourg. Marianne's voice floats over Marco's perfectly balanced arrangement; his production, both understated and expressive, makes the track universally captivating, whether or not you speak Italian.