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Rizzoli Music Aperitivo: Italian Surf Academy

Culture

5/18

4:30 pm – 5:45 pm

Tickets

1133 Broadway

41st Parallel Records presents Italian Surf Academy CD release concert: “ENNIO MORRICONE IS DISSOLVING – A poem by Denver Butson” (special guest: Steven Bernstein) Italian Surf Academy invites audiences on an immersive sonic journey inspired by vintage Italian cinema. From the twang of spaghetti westerns to the sultry moods of noir and crime B-movies, the band pays homage to iconic composers such as Ennio MorriconeLuis BacalovPiero Umiliani, and Armando Trovajoli, while weaving in influences from Link WrayMartin DennyHenry Mancini, and more. At the heart of the performance is the new suite Ennio Morricone Is Dissolving, featuring acclaimed poet Denver Butson. His original poem—drawn from the emotional landscapes of Morricone’s most beloved themes—is performed live, brought to life through Italian Surf Academy’s signature sound. The Rizzoli Music Aperitivo concert also marks the official release of the album, Ennio Morricone Is Dissolving, on the newly launched 41st Parallel Records. The album was recorded in May 2024 by Grammy Award-winning engineer Marc Urselli at Eastside Sound Studio, immediately following the band’s Midwest tour. Italian Surf Academy features Marco Cappelli, guitar; Damon Banks, bass; Dave Miller, drums. Adding a powerful dimension to the performance, Steven Bernstein joins as a special guest. Known for his work with Sexmob (including Sexmob Plays Fellini and Sexotica), Bernstein shares a deep affinity for the sonic language that defines Italian Surf Academy. His collaboration brings an electrifying layer to an already rich soundscape. This release not only marks a major milestone for the band, but also celebrates the debut of 41st Parallel Records, an imprint dedicated to bold and adventurous sounds.

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