THE J. & F. BAND: FROM THE ROOTS TO THE SKY

A fantastic double CD featuring legendary Allman Brothers Band drummer and Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame member JAIMOE and his long time pal, bass giant JOE FONDA, plus a selection of Italian jazz aces (Tiziano Tononi, Alberto Mandarini, Gianluigi Paganelli, Beppe Caruso) and Finnish/American guitar master Raoul Björkenheim, and some other guests.

A massive effort that covers a fantastic spectrum of creative music: soulful jazzy ballads and instrumentals, a southern funk rock cover, complex avant jazz rock pieces, extended improvised jams mixing Bitches Brew style textures, blues and free jazz, and more.

credits released November 12, 2018

Joe Fonda: bass, vocals

Jaimoe: drums and percussion

with

Tiziano Tononi: drums & percussion

&

Raoul Björkenheim: guitar, backing vocals

Beppe Caruso: trombone

Alberto Mandarini: trumpet

Gianluigi Paganelli: tuba

Special guests:

Daniele Cavallanti: tenor sax (West Bufalino)

Fabio Treves: harmonica (Roz, See You On The Moon!)

Antonio Zambrini: Fender Rhodes (Super Jam)

Pacho: percussion (Super Jam)

Bruce P.Reese: ghost guitar (Gone Too Soon; Super Jam)

Recorded at Orlando Music Studio, Milano, February 3,4 2018

Sound Engineer: Stefano Spina

Mixed by Maurizio Giannotti, Tiziano Tononi and Fabrizio Perissinotto at Newmastering Studio, Milano

Mastered by Maurizio Giannotti at Newmastering Studio, Milano

Tiziano Tononi plays Premier drums and Meinl “Byzance” Cymbals

Produced by Fabrizio Perissinotto