We Concentrate On You: The Music of Cole Porter features four extraordinary Jazz Musicians: Gabriele Mirabassi (clarinet), Fulvio Sigurtà (trumpet), Enzo Pietropaoli (double bass) and Marcello Di Leonardo (drums).

The album has 10 tracks: Tracks 1 to 8 are by composer Cole Porter, Track 9 “Line for Lyons” is by Gerry Mulligan and Track 10 is a very original interpretation of the Italian National Anthem “Inno d’Italia.”

The instruments interact on an equal level, without hierarchy—hence the name Leaderless Quartet. A “quartet without piano,” where each instrument is an autonomous, monophonic voice, building harmony in a less conventional and more improvisational way.

For this recording, a “field-effect” technique was used, ensuring a natural sound without equalizers, sound expansion, or compression systems. The goal? To transport the listener back to their home Hi-Fi system with a true live effect—as if they were at the concert. No edits. Every track on this album is presented exactly as it was played.

Conceived, recorded and produced by Giulio Cesare Ricci
Recorded at Auditorium Museo Piaggio, Pontedera on September 17th, 2022
Valve microphones: Neumann U47, U48, M49
Mike pre-amplifiers, cables (line, digital, microphone, supply): Signoricci
Recorded in Stereo DSD 64 on the Pyramix Recorder using dCS A/D and D/A Converters
The Mastering was made by Giulio Cesare Ricci using the Signoricci’s analog and tube system.