Carla Marcotulli - Flying

Review by Tobias Fuchs

Album Review: "Flying" by Carla Marcotulli – A Jazz Journey That Still Soars Alright, buckle up, folks. We’re diving into Flying, the 1990 jazz gem from Italian songbird Carla Marcotulli. Released under Fonit Cetra (remember them?), this album is like that one friend who shows up uninvited but ends up being the life of the party. It’s got a killer lineup—bass wizard Furio Di Castri, drum guru Anders Kjellberg, piano maestro Antonio Faraò, and trumpet/flugelhorn double-threat Flavio Boltro. Oh, and Carla herself? She’s not just singing; she’s living these tracks, with her voice gliding through the tunes like butter on hot toast. Now, let’s talk about two standout tracks because ain’t nobody got time to review all eight. First up: “Animali Diurni.” This one grabs you right away with its quirky rhythm and playful vibe—it’s like watching a cartoon where animals have secret lives after dark. The interplay between Boltro’s trumpet and Faraò’s piano is pure magic, while Marcotulli’s vocals weave in and out like she’s telling you a story over coffee. You can practically picture those daytime critters scampering around, causing mild chaos. It sticks with you because it’s fun without trying too hard, y’know? Then there’s “Flying,” the title track, which feels like floating on a cloud made of silk sheets and good vibes. Carla’s voice here is smooth as heck, supported by some serious basslines from Di Castri that feel like they’re holding your hand through the whole ride. There’s a moment midway where everything drops except for her voice and the soft hum of instruments—it’s goosebump city, my friends. If I close my eyes, I swear I’m soaring above Tuscany or something equally picturesque. The rest of the album? Solid gold. Tracks like “All Of You” and “Dear Friends” bring warmth and nostalgia, while “Gardens” feels like walking barefoot through dewy grass at dawn. But honestly, even if you only listen to those two songs I mentioned, you’ll still get what makes this record special. Here’s the kicker: listening to Flying in 2023 feels kinda surreal. Back then, Italy wasn’t exactly known as a jazz hotspot, yet here we are with an album that holds its own against bigger names. And hey, maybe that’s why it works so well—it doesn’t try to be anything other than itself. No flashy gimmicks, no desperate attempts to reinvent the wheel. Just honest, heartfelt music. So, would I recommend Flying? Absolutely. Is it perfect? Nah, but perfection’s boring anyway. What it is, though, is a delightful snapshot of a time when jazz could still surprise us. Plus, it proves that sometimes, the best stuff comes from places you least expect. Final thought: If Carla Marcotulli ever decides to re-release this bad boy with bonus tracks, I will personally buy ten copies. No joke.

Artist: Carla Marcotulli
Album: Flying

Italy

Jazz

1987

Rating: 3.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Celebrate The Day
Gardens
Flying
Ricordi D'Infanzia
All Of You
Just One More Chance
Dear Friends
Animali Diurni

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Carla Marcotulli - Flying - 04 - Just one more chance

Carla Marcotulli - Flying - 03 - Celebrate the day

Carla Marcotulli - Flying - 05 - Gardens

Carla Marcotulli - Flying - 06 - Animali diurni

Carla Marcotulli - Flying - 02 - Flying

Carla Marcotulli - Flying - 01 - Ricordi d'infanzia

Carla Marcotulli - Flying - 07 - Dear friends

Carla Marcotulli - Flying - 08 - All of you

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Catalog Numbers

IJC 009
CDP 009

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Fonit Cetra

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Role	Company
Produced For	Radiodue/Serajazz
Recorded At	Forum Recording Studio, Roma, Italy
Manufactured By	Opti.Me.S.

Credits

Role	Credit
Bass	Furio Di Castri
Drums	Anders Kjellberg
Piano	Antonio Faraò
Trumpet	Flavio Boltro
Flugelhorn	Flavio Boltro
Voice	Carla Marcotulli
Backing Vocals	Carla Marcotulli

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FONIT CETRA 1990 SIAE

Barcodes

Matrix / Runout: MANUFACTURED IN ITALY BY OPTI.ME.S 991950002008 2012

About Carla Marcotulli

Carla Marcotulli (born 1962, Rome, Italy) is an Italian jazz singer. Sister of jazz pianist and composer .

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Interesting fact about Album

Here’s an interesting fact: Carla Marcotulli's *Flying* album, released in 1990 in Italy, features a talented ensemble of musicians who bring her jazz vision to life. One standout detail? Flavio Boltro plays both trumpet and flugelhorn on the album, adding a rich, dynamic layer to tracks like "Animali Diurni" and "Celebrate The Day." It’s a perfect blend of Italian jazz artistry and heartfelt vocals, with Carla herself contributing not just as the main voice but also providing backing harmonies. This album feels like a hidden gem from the '90s jazz scene.