Solo Album Debut by New Orleans Based Pianist: Oscar Rossignoli

Oscar Rossignoli announces the release of; INERTIA, a collection of original compositions and improvisations from the Honduran born, New Orleans based pianist. This is Rossignoli's first recording as leader, and is also his first solo piano project, showcasing his long relationship with the instrument, as well as his process of discovery through improvisation. 

Oscar Rossignoli's musical versatily is evident on INERTIA. Recorded in October 2020, amid the uncertainty felt in New Orleans during the pandemic, the set contains original compositions, spontaneous improvisations, and a Honduran traditional song, exploring and combining Rossignoli's coexisting worlds:

"Pendulum", "Vámonos!", "Preludio For Chick", and "Perpetual Motion" were improvisations that happened spontaneously at the recording session; "Endless Fall", "Siempre", and "Long Story Short" are compositions written in the jazz tradition but that have a heavy emphasis on Latin rhythms; "Nocturno" and "Tableau" were through-composed pieces conceived in the western/classical style, reminiscent of composers such as Chopin and Rachmaninoff. 

Oscar Rossignoli has collaborated with artists including; Jason Marsalis, Herlin Riley, Joe Dyson, and Shannon Powell, among others, as well as new music composers; Brad Walker and James Singleton. As a resident of New Orleans for the past seven years, Rossignoli has also formed alliances with local treasures such as John Boutté and Don Vappie. Rossignoli is also a founder of the trio EXTENDED, whose third album of original works is due for release later this year.  

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