Savoldelli,Boris Biocosmopolitan CD

Boris Savoldelli's new release is nothing short of a tour de force of vocal artistry. Bio cosmopolitan would be a remarkable album even if it were performed by a large ensemble of singers and instrumentalists, but the fact that these intricately layered songs were performed in real time by a single vocalist - apart from the brilliant contributions of rising trumpet star Paolo Fresu on two tracks and fusion bass acrobat Jimmy Haslip on another - is difficult to believe. Using only a microphone and a compact, customized setup of looping and sound-processing devices, Boris Savoldelli constructs exquisitely crafted, self-contained sound-worlds replete with elaborate multipart harmonies, complex interlocking rhythms, and a panoply of globe-spanning musical influences old and new. Deft use of looping enables the singer to accompany himself with a rich tapestry of choral, 'instrumental,' and percussion sounds.

1. Aria 2. Biocosmopolitan 3. Concrete Clima 4. The Discordia 5. Kerouac in New York City 6. Is Difficult to Fly Without Whisky 7. Dandy Dog 8. Danny Is a Man Now 9. Biocosmo 10. Lovecity 11. Springstorm 12. The Miss Kiss 13. My Barry Lindon 14. Closin' Theme 15. Crosstown Traffic 16. Biococosmo [English Version] [Version] 17. The Miss Kiss [Video Clip] [Version]