Geniality from Italy tonight. Sunset Tapes, from jazz wizard Marcello Cassanelli, is a cool trip by a chilled, magnificently performed, jazz-funk album. Strong influences of house and disco music are evident as Marcello drives us through his sensibilities on keys - every single piano, synthesizer, bass is on point while the arrangements are superb.

With Antonio Rapa on drums and Blake C. S. Franchetto on bass for two of the tracks, Sunset Tapes is both fresh and reminiscent of other eras. Following the contemporary jazz album Overtour from 2018, Cassanelli’s new project showcases his versatility as an artist, capable of producing high energy moments and introspection via melodies. Courtesy of Jackie Brown, Sunset Tapes is available in vinyl.