Gerardo Frisina Expands His Cosmic Groove on “In Sight Vol. 1”

Few artists have bridged the worlds of jazz and electronic music with as much elegance and consistency as Gerardo Frisina. Firmly tied to Schema Records since his 2001 debut Ad Lib, the Milan-based producer, composer, and DJ has spent more than two decades carving out a distinct space where Latin rhythms, jazz improvisation, and club culture coexist in perfect harmony. His latest work, In Sight Vol. 1 — the first of a two-part release — marks a new chapter in that evolution.

Following the forward-thinking Moving Ahead (2020), Frisina continues to push his sound into the cosmic and the futuristic. Yet from the very first notes, In Sight Vol. 1 remains unmistakably his: warm, rhythmic, and endlessly grooving. The album’s seven tracks reflect both precision and playfulness — music crafted for dance floors but rich in musical detail and texture.

Two singles have already set the tone: “Mindoro”, a percussive, brass-driven storm of rhythm, and “Desejar”, which weaves tropical sensuality with tight, jazz-informed structure. The full album reveals the complete picture — from the cinematic bossa nova dreamscape of “O Soñho” to the high-energy pulse that runs through the set’s other tracks. Frisina even revisits one of his personal favorites, originally featured on a 2009 10” EP, bringing new color and vitality to a fan-beloved classic.

Every element of In Sight Vol. 1 reflects Frisina’s meticulous approach: conceived, written, arranged, and produced by the artist himself, and recorded at Blue Spirit Recording Studio between September and December 2024. The album features a stellar ensemble including Giovanni Guerretti (piano, Fender Rhodes), Gendrickson Mena (trumpet, piano, vocals), Ernesto Lopez (percussion), Ralph Adiles (bass), and contributions from Francesco Borrelli, Ermanno Principe, Enzo Frassi, Simone Daclon, Germano Zenga, and Gilson Silveira.

The result is a record that feels both grounded in tradition and untethered by time. In Sight Vol. 1 captures Frisina’s signature blend of Afro-Cuban rhythms, soul-jazz sensibility, and contemporary electronic production, while expanding it toward something visionary — a sound that looks to the stars without ever losing its groove.

As the first installment of a two-volume project, In Sight is both a continuation and a revelation — a reminder that evolution doesn’t mean leaving the past behind, but listening for its echoes in new frequencies.