The Alvo Sessions
Sandro Dominelli
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Meet Me in the Alley
Sandro Dominelli
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Passages
Sandro Dominelli
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Cafe Varzé Jazz
Sandro Dominelli Quintet
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THE ALVO SESSIONS (2010)

1. PERSONAL MOUNTAINS
2. FOGGY BRIDGE
3. WICKED GAME
4. NUMBER 11
5. HOT SAUCE
6. S.B.
7. NUMBER 17
8. KATA

2010 WESTERN CANADIAN MUSIC AWARD
NOMINEE FOR JAZZ RECORDING OF THE YEAR

Supported by The Canada Council For The Arts and Alberta Foundation for the Arts.

The Alvo Sessions is the latest recording undertaken by Sandro Dominelli in New York City, September, 2009.

The indian inspired guitar playing of Rez Abbasi, with the electric bass sounds of Chris Tarry, and the thick grooves of Sandro Dominelli have all come together to create an unprecedented sound. This is an exciting new project, that brings jazz aficionados and new listeners alike together in the appreciation of great music. 

Featuring Sandro Dominelli’s interpretation of Chris Issak’s Wicked Games, Keith Jarret’s Personal Mountains, and his own original compositions, The Alvo Sessions stays true to the spirit of jazz.

Performing at Canadian Jazz Festivals from Victoria through Halifax, Sandro's trio made waves during their 2010 summer tour.  Watch for upcoming dates in Europe and the US.

Distributed By Dynasty Records

PASSAGES (2006)

1. START AGAIN
2. TWO GREY ROOMS
3. TEMPTED
4. I WOULD DIE FOR YOU
5. SYNCHRONICITY II
6. HUMAN NATURE
7. KICK ME
8. MERCY MERCY MERCY
9. CUMBANCHERO

Features:
Bobby Cameron Dino Dominelli
Shelly Jones Dave Babcock
Alphie Zappacpsta Jim Head Diana Stabel Louie Sedmak
Mark Puffer Robert Walsh
Johanna Sillanpaa Mike Herriot
Elsie Osborne Chris Andrew
Luis Orbegoso Andrew Glover
Van Wilmont Mike Lent
Darcy Pillips Kent Sangster
Jeremy Coates Mario Allende
Rubim de Toledo

Produced by Sandro Dominelli
Executive Producer - Mike Bradford
Recorded and Mixed by Louie Sedmak
Mastered by Andy Krehm at Silverbirch

MEET ME IN ALLEY (2004)

1. IT WAS HIM (Dominelli / Andrew)
2. ALL MY LOVE (Marc Beaudin)
3. QUIET (Dominelli)
4. BLUE SPRING (Dominelli / Glover)
5. ALONE TOGTHER (Howard Dietz / Arthur Schwartz)
6. BEMSHA SWING (Denzel Best / Thelonious Monk)
7. CHECKING FOR HAWKS (Dominelli)
8. MEET IN THE ALLEY (Dominelli / Andrew)
9. WHAT (Dominelli)
10. PRAIRIE GIFT (Andrew Glover)

Sandro Dominelli - Drums
Chris Andrew - Piano
Mike Lent - Bass
Bob Tildesley - Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Dino Dominelli - Tenor Sax

Executive Producer: Mike Bradford
Producer: Sandro Dominelli
Recorded by Louis Sedmak at Luis Sedmak Productions, Edmonton, AB
Mixed by Louis Sedmak and Sandro Dominelli
Mastered by Andy Krehm at Silverbirch Productions, Toronto, ON
Cover Design and Artwork by Carla Mooking.
Manufactured and Marketed by Second Storey Records, Springbrook

CAFE VARZE JAZZ (2003)

1. ARUMBA
2. GOTHAM CITY BLUES
3. FIESTA DE MELONES
4. BRAZILLA
5. WHEN ROSES BLOOM
6. BLUES PLUS FOUR
7. QUICKIE
8. CALYPSO GAS
9. SAMBA SARDINA
10. GIGGIN' WITH GABE
11. PRIMO'S WALTZ

Drums - Sandro Dominelli
Percussion - Tilo Paiz
Bass - Mike Lent
Piano - Chris Andrew (on cuts 3, 5 and 6)
Piano - Dave Restivo (on all other cuts)
Trumpet - Bob Tildesley
Saxophone - Kent Sangster

Executive Producers Don Varzé and Ron Varzé
Recorded, mixed and mastered at Homestead Records, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Produced by Barry Allen, the Sandro Dominelli Quintet and the Varzé Brothers
Engineered by Barry Allen
Mixed by Barry Allen and Mike Lent with Sandro Dominelli
Mastered by Barry Allen and Aron Gillman

August 10, 2010

The Alvo Sessions receives 2010 Western Canadian Music Award Nomination for Jazz Recording of the Year.  Thank you for your support Western Canada!

June 24, 2010

Cross Canada Festival Tour, Summer 2010.  The Alvo Sessions travels from Victoria through Halifax. Watch for dates in a city near you.  Visit Events for more info.

March 29, 2010

The Alvo Sessions hits the charts across Canada, receives rave reviews, and signs distribution deal with Dynasty Records. Visit Media for more info.

September 4, 2009
In New York City recording The Alvo Sessions at LoFish Studios.  What an experience.  Great playing and sounds by my friends Rez Abbasi and Chris Tarry.  Watch for release in January, 2010.