Album lore

James Senese’s self-titled release on Marocco Music from 2018 distills his lifetime entwining of Neapolitan song with blues, jazz, and progressive strains. Though the album lists only four tracks, Senese’s voice and saxophone weave through canzone napoletana with a seasoned ease, recalling his long career that spans from the vibrant Neapolitan scene to collaborations with jazz and pop rock musicians. The featured track “Passione” exemplifies the album’s blend of heartfelt lyricism and instrumental fluency.Senese’s work here leans into tradition without stasis, channeling the emotional weight of the city’s musical heritage while moving through motifs of modernity and personal reflection. With under 1,500 Last.fm scrobbles, this record remains a quietly treasured artifact for those who seek the lineage of Italian music beyond the usual canon.

Album lore

James Senese’s self-titled release on Marocco Music from 2018 distills his lifetime entwining of Neapolitan song with blues, jazz, and progressive strains. Though the album lists only four tracks, Senese’s voice and saxophone weave through canzone napoletana with a seasoned ease, recalling his long career that spans from the vibrant Neapolitan scene to collaborations with jazz and pop rock musicians. The featured track “Passione” exemplifies the album’s blend of heartfelt lyricism and instrumental fluency.Senese’s work here leans into tradition without stasis, channeling the emotional weight of the city’s musical heritage while moving through motifs of modernity and personal reflection. With under 1,500 Last.fm scrobbles, this record remains a quietly treasured artifact for those who seek the lineage of Italian music beyond the usual canon.