My weakness for Italian progressive rock is showing again. Just found a copy of
Giro di Valzer per Domani by Arti and Mestieri and just had to share it. Unlike a lot of other progressive groups their songs are on the shorter side, but are nevertheless well crafted.
The sextet Arti & Mestieri was formed in 1974 in Torino, Italy, by drummer Furio Chirico, following his departure from the Trip. Drawing membership from the cream of the local jazz rock scene, Arti & Mestieri frequently found themselves sharing a bill with Area, the long-running kings of that particular arena. However, their renown was such that they also opened for a number of visiting acts, most notably Gentle Giant. An intereswting tidbit considering that Gentle Giant is one of my favorites and I still remember a concert I attended in the 70s where Starcastle opened for them.
Track List:
- Valzer Per Domani
- Mirafiori
- Saper Sentire
- Nove Lune Prima
- Mescal
- Mescalero
- Nove Lune Dopo
- Dimensione Terra
- Aria Pesante
- Consapevolezza Parte 1a
- Sagra
- Consapevolezza Parte 2a
- Rinuncia
- Marilyn
- Terminal
Other Recordings by Arti and Mestieri:
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