A creative cinematic journey – with innovative interpretations by Glauco Venier and Klaus Gesing. The compositions of renowned film composers such as Michel Legrand, Ennio Morricone, Bernard Herrmann, William Walton, and Nino Rota are newly arranged for films by Godard, Wenders, Olivier, Zeffirelli, Scorsese, Jewison, and others. These special arrangements are enriched by the poetic words of Norma Winstone, England's outstanding jazz vocalist and talented lyricist. The acclaimed trio of Venier and Gesing – both accomplished jazz composers with remarkable instrumental skills – is joined for this special project by two exceptional guest musicians: Norwegian improvisational percussionist Helge Andreas Norbakken, known to ECM fans for his collaborations with Jon Balke, Mathias Eick, and Jon Hassell, and Italian cellist Mario Brunello, highly regarded in the classical and contemporary music scene for his interpretive versatility. The recording "Descansado – Music for Films" was made in March 2017 at the ArteSuono Studio in Udine, Italy, under the production of Manfred Eicher.
