Great musicianship, solid groove, and wonderful solos - Alessandro and crew are very experienced sounding. Compositionally, from my point of view, there could have been a few things done differently. The piano intro could have included a few obvious snippets of the head played by the sax (I'm assuming the sax played the head as that was the easiest part to 'hum along with' and was repeated.) The head itself could have used a little more edge in the note choices - I totally get the repeated figure which modulated up, and then repeating figure modulating down to finish the section. I think that with the wonderful tension choices in the solos, there could have been a hint of that in the third repetition of the of figure as it modulated up, just a note or two to increase the tension which would have been released on the final repetition. And in the descending figure a note or two along the way to increase and release tension. These would make the head a little more interesting - especially since it was repeated twice - and give a hint of what was coming. Foreshadowing is great. The head could have also been partially quoted a couple of times during the solos to keep that in mind. These minor quibbles aside I really enjoyed the music.

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Starting as a classical piano recital it makes a transition to jazz by adding drums and a sax and therefore turning to 3/4 time and hence the title "Three in Four." To make this transition is not an easy one and allows the listener to come along with accomplished composition and improvization. All the time there is a sense of anticipation as to where it might lead or end up.

The piano begins a dreamy prelude reminiscent of Correa's "Spain" before introducing the two chords that are the base of the jam session later in the song. The drums enter nicely creating the new feel. This leads to the sax providing the head of the song performed twice before excellent solos on sax, piano, and drums backed by bass. The intro and the solos showoff their excellent musicianship. My only recommendation is to avoid the traps of musical sequences to write the head of the song. The melody is provided, then is extended by using the same melody up an interval (musical sequence). Then the melodic phrase is shortened and descends similarly by musical sequence. I believe the head could be even more engaging if when employing the first sequence, use just the first five notes up an interval, then expand the idea even further leaving the sequence, but expanding on the motif. That said, Ferretto is in good company using sequences in this manner, as many jazz composers use (I believe overuse) the same technique. I released Monk's "Epistrophy", which is full of sequences. I tried to add variation by adding new harmonies when the sequence happens and writing waltz bookends to the arrangement based on variations of the B section. That is why I originally titled it, "Variations on a Monk." I recommend all listeners give this song a listen, as the musicianship is fun to hear. Congrats Alessandro on a very good recording. Bob Hall & Friends

Great to hear quality training. Jazz music is like fine wine in an bottle never to be opened. Hey 3 in 4 reminds me of making music, "on the 3 and the 4" temple or beat. We mix hip-hop and jazz in Las Vegas NV. Check out BUGLEBLACK whenever you get a chance

When you put capable musicians together they can pretty much play anything well . It is immediately apparent that this piece has been performed my competent musicians . Starting with the piano intro there is an element of mystery , where will the piece go from here , once the groove sets in through the percussion the track progresses upwards elevating to a higher point . The sax adds another dimension both to the groove and melody and you can hear each individual musician is bringing something to the table . I would of liked a little more emphasis in the bass lines but it in no way detracts from the feel of the track . There's a great drum solo which I can appreciate being a drummer . This is a really cool piece lovely groove lovely melodies and great musicianship . What more can a Jazz fan ask for eh :) I wish you all the best for the future guys !! Jazbuntu

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Nice standard jazz, and some good improvisations. And good interplay, of course. "Standard" because the general sound recalls many pieces of that genre. Standard harmony, rhythm, and structures. Well crafted, but I have to say nothing very original, I don't see particular ideas, but anyway it is a professional performance playing.