Venegoni & Co - Rumore Rosso Vivo -

Released by Electromantic Music , this CD captures recordings from two distinct, high-energy settings in Turin:

For any deep-diver into the golden era of , the name Luigi "Gigi" Venegoni is synonymous with the technical brilliance of Arti & Mestieri . But while his parent band was known for their hyper-kinetic, fusion-heavy onslaughts, his solo venture, Venegoni & Co , offered something more grounded—a fluid, democratic, and world-music-infused brand of jazz-rock that felt like a warm breath of Mediterranean air. Venegoni & Co - Rumore Rosso Vivo

Features a tight, rhythmic core performing tracks like "Positivo e..." and the first half of the sprawling "Sarabanda". Released by Electromantic Music , this CD captures

What makes this album—and the band in general—so enduring is their refusal to stick to a single script. Unlike the "in-your-face" technicality of some 70s fusion, Venegoni & Co specialized in . Their music was a "rumore" (noise) that was actually melodic and rhythmic, blending: Ludovico Einaudi What makes this album—and the band in general—so

Captures the band at Parco Ruffini, where the interplay between Venegoni’s fluid guitar and the dual percussionists reached its peak on tracks like "Mezzogiorno" and "Balòn". Why It Matters Today

One of the most fascinating aspects of Rumore Rosso Vivo is seeing a young on the keys. Long before he became a global sensation for his minimalist piano compositions, Einaudi was an integral part of this "open" musical collective, contributing electric piano and synthesizers that helped define the band's atmospheric sound. The Live Experience (1978–1979)

While their 1977 debut, , is often cited as a minor masterpiece of the genre, the 2002 archival release, Rumore Rosso Vivo , is where the band’s live spirit truly breathes. A Glimpse into the Lineup