Fellini 712 – The Kenny Clarke-Francy Boland Big Band* – LP – Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 14days)

Fellini 712 is a high-water mark in the transatlantic jazz canon, capturing the cosmopolitan energy of 1960s Europe through the fearless vision of The Kenny Clarke-Francy Boland Big Band. Inspired by the nocturnal pulse of Rome’s Via Veneto, this suite unfolds like a late-night film sequence—bold, unpredictable, and rich with character. Clarke, a trailblazer of bebop drumming, and Boland, a masterful arranger, draw from cinematic influences and Italian nightlife, constructing a sophisticated soundscape where every section of the band radiates personality. The arrangements are lush, yet never overwrought, with soloists weaving in and out of intricate brass and reed textures. More than a nod to Federico Fellini’s surrealist cinema, the album stands as a testament to boundary-pushing creativity, blending American jazz roots with European modernism. For collectors and listeners seeking a record that rewards repeated listening—revealing new details in each spin—Fellini 712 is essential. It’s a snapshot of a band at their creative peak, channeling the spirit of an era where jazz was both worldly and wildly inventive.

Track List:
– 1st Movement –
A1 – Villa Radieuse – 11:28
– 2nd Movement –
A2 – Tween Dusk And Dawn In Via Urbana – 6:45
– 3rd Movement –
B – Rosati At Popolo Square – 15:10