Jazz/Review Threegonos - Questioni di pensiero

Founded by bassist Toni Armetta, The Threegonos—Modern Jazz Unity is a sextet known for its innovative approach to contemporary jazz. With a rich history of performances at major festivals, including Villa Celimontana, Jazz Festival at Villa Lazzaroni, Praja JazzFestival, and Jazz Image-Colosseo, and two critically acclaimed albums, the band creates original music that blends diverse musical traditions with the improvisational spirit of jazz, offering a sound that is both deeply rooted and continuously evolving.

Rome's seasoned group The Threegonos – Modern Jazz Unity – makes a thrilling statement about the boundless potential of jazz with “Questioni di pensiero.” Under the direction of bassist and bandleader Toni Armetta, the album demonstrates that music is a universal language with its elegant yet approachable fusion of contemporary jazz with flamenco, tango, and many international rhythms.

The group’s agile musicianship and strong rhythmic understanding are evident from the opening notes of “Como Si Fuera Una Bulería.” The song has plenty of space for creative interplay while pulsing with the complex percussion thrust of flamenco. The sound of “Walking through the Black Market” changes, conjuring images of busy streets and secret passageways while fusing smoky bass lines with mystery and cinematic flair.

“Questioni di pensiero” is exceptional because it strikes a balance between accessibility and complexity. Rich and deep, the arrangements never alienate the listener; even in the midst of harmonic complexity, each tune draws them in with catchy grooves and melodic anchors. The way the instruments interact feels natural, as though the musicians are conversing and challenging one another in real time.

Threegonos, who have spent more than 20 years perfecting their craft on Italian stages, have condensed their combined experience into a piece that is both incredibly intimate and worldly. This album preserves the essence of jazz improvisation while celebrating cross-cultural exchange.

“Questioni di pensiero” is for everyone who thinks that music has the power to transcend boundaries, customs, and emotional states, not simply jazz enthusiasts. A listen that is genuinely worldwide.