James Senese
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Gaetano "James" Senese (born 6 January 1945) is an Italian saxophonist, composer and singer-songwriter.
Life and career
Senese was born in Naples, the son of Anna Senese and James Smith, an American soldier arrived in Italy because of the World War II.[1][2] He started playing the saxophone at 12 years old.[1] He made his professional debut in the 1960s, as a member of various groups including the rhythm and blues band The Showmen (later known as Showmen 2), with whom he won the 1968 edition of Cantagiro.[1][2]
In 1974 Senese co-founded and was the leader of the critically acclaimed jazz-rock group Napoli Centrale. After the group disbanded in 1978, he started a long collaboration with Pino Daniele, both in recordings and in live performances. He made his solo record debut in 1983, with a self-titled album produced by Polydor Records.[1][2]
Discography
- Albums
- 1983: James Senese (Polydor, 2448 139)
- 1984: Il passo del gigante (Tobacco Records, TBLP 6501)
- 1988: Alhambra (EMI Italiana, 64-7905191)
- 1991: Hey James (Blue Angel - CDBAR 30991)
- 2000: Sabato Santo (Polosud, PS 034)
- 2003: Passpartù (ITWHY, IT CD 51)
- 2003: Tribù e passione (with Enzo Gragnaniello) (Edel Italia, 0149112)
- 2012: E' Fernut' 'o Tiempo (Arealive)
- 2016: 'O sanghe (Alabianca-Warner)
References
- 1 2 3 4 Livio Quagliata (1 May 2016). "James Senese, "O' sanghe" di un nero a metà". La Repubblica. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
- 1 2 3 Enzo Giannelli. "Senese, James". Gino Castaldo (ed.). Dizionario della canzone italiana. Curcio Editore, 1990.
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