Calibro 35

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Cinematic funk heroes Calibro 35 present their new EP ‘Jazzploitation’: a tribute to jazz funk to be released on October 18th on all digital platforms via Record Kicks.

Cinematic funk Italian legends Calibro 35 are always in search of new territories to venture into. Their new journey is called ‘Jazzploitation’: a new EP paying tribute to jazz-funk and groovy cinematic-jazz and the great repertoire of cult artists such as Idris Muhammad, Piero Umiliani, Bob James or Grover Washington Jr. 

The first single taken from the EP is a cover of RAI TV’s legendary ‘Lunedì Cinema (Monday Movie)’ theme, a jazzy disco-funk mover composed by Lucio Dalla, which features for the occasion the scat singing of Sicilian artist Marco Castello (Nu Genea, Erlend Oye). The second single is ‘Chaser’, a groovy jazz-funk stormer composed by Piero Umiliani, who originally recorded it for the soundtrack of 1975’s erotic-noir movie ‘The Body’, directed by Luigi Scattini. On the EP’s tracklist feature also ‘Nautilus’ by the jazz keyboardist Bob James and ‘Generique’ by Miles Davis. Four jazz-funk numbers that confirm the musicianship of Calibro 35, already proven in over a decade of history. 

Described by Rolling Stone as “the most fascinating, retro-maniac and genuine thing that has happened to Italy in the past few years”, Milan-based Calibro 35 enjoy a worldwide reputation as one of the coolest independent bands around. Active since 2007, during their long career they were sampled by Dr. Dre on ‘Compton’ (‘One Shot One Kill’ feat. Snoop Dogg), Jay Z (‘Picasso Baby’), The Child of Lov & Damon Albarn (‘One Day’) and Demigodz (‘The Summer Of Sam’). They played major venues and festivals all over Europe and as unique musicians they collaborated with, amongst others: PJ Harvey, Mike Patton, John Parish, Stewart Copeland and Rokia Traoré.

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Active since 2008, Calibro 35 enjoy a worldwide reputation as one of the coolest independent bands around. During their career, they were sampled by Dr. Dre on his Compton album, Jay-Z, The Child of lov & Damon Albarn; they shared stages worldwide with the likes of Roy Ayers, Muse, Sun Ra Arkestra, Sharon Jones, Thundercat and Headhunters and as unique musicians they collaborated with, amongst others, PJ Harvey, Mike Patton, John Parish and Stewart Copeland and Nic Cester (The Jet). Described by Rolling Stone magazine as “the most fascinating, retro-maniac and genuine thing that happened to Italy in the last years”, Calibro 35 now count on a number of aficionados worldwide including VIP fans such as Dj Food (Ninja Tune), Mr Scruff and Huey Morgan (Fun Lovin’ Criminals) among others. 

The band started back in 2008 when Grammy award winner producer Tommaso Colliva (Muse), invited some of the best musicians from the Italian indie scene – Enrico Gabrielli (PJ Harvey, Mike Patton, John Parish), Massimo Martellotta (Stewart Copeland, Adrian Younge), Luca Cavina (Retox, Zeus!), Fabio Rondanini (John Parish, Daniel Johnston) – to record some Italian golden age soundtracks. What started as a studio b-side project evolved in a full time band able to release many heavily acclaimed albums.

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