Collettivo Immaginario

Italian jazz trio Collettivo Immaginario announce the release of their second full-length album, 'Oltreoceano'.

The ever-evolving Italian jazz-funk trio, Collettivo Immaginario, is thrilled to announce the release of their second full-length album, "Oltreoceano", slated for release in May 2025. Known for their sophisticated sound and energetic live performances, their style is firmly rooted in the jazz tradition of collective improvisation, through which they have developed an agile, kaleidoscopic sound. The trio’s unique fusion of funk, jazz, and 70's electronica continues in the trio’s latest release, forging connections across oceans through the universal language of music.

Collettivo Immaginario, consisting of founder Tommaso Cappellato on drums and percussion, Nicolò Masetto on electric bass, and Alberto Lincetto on rhodes, piano, and synths, have become rising stars in the Italian festival scene, from the streets of their hometown in Italy to the diverse audiences in Los Angeles, London and Milan. Their sound blends African-inspired rhythms with the vibrant traditions of African American, Brazilian, and Latin music, echoing the spirit of innovators like Azymuth, Lonnie Liston Smith, Herbie Hancock, Hermeto Pascoal, and Italian film maestros Piero Piccioni and Piero Umiliani.

Following the success of their debut 2019 single, "Closer To The Sun," Collettivo Immaginario answered the call from audiences on both sides of the Atlantic to capture their on-stage magic. The result was "Trasforma", their first full-length album released in 2022 under drummer Cappellato's Los Angeles label, Domanda Music. "Trasforma" successfully showcased the trio's musical dexterity and versatility to venture into new musical territories.

Their upcoming album, "Oltreoceano", dives deep into the concept of distance - literally and figuratively. Produced collaboratively between the US and Italy, the album conveys the complexities of being distant from one another - whether it be through physical proximity, emotional bonds, or the passage of time - and the human desire for connectivity. Featuring eight tracks, including the jazz-funk odyssey “Tempo Al Tempo” co-produced with Danilo Plessow (MDCE/Spacegrapes), the dreamy soundtrack-like ballad “Alberoni” featuring the lush vocals of Stones Throw’s Maylee Todd, the cosmic jazz anthem “Vento Eterno” with saxophonist Isaiah Collier and vocal legend Dwight Trible, and the smooth ethereal track, "Fine Di Un'Era" featuring Canadian singer/songwriter Mocky, "Oltreoceano" promises an immersive aural experience that celebrates the power of music to unite us despite the separation.

"Oltreoceano" offers more than just melodies; it's a poetic exploration of the spaces between us and the myriad of ways we can bridge those gaps to foster togetherness. It's a testament to hope and the enduring spirit of unity that pervades Collettivo Immaginario's work. This project represents a bold step in their discography, affirming that distance is no barrier to the heart-stirring connections that music can create.

Set for a spring 2025 release on Domanda Music, "Oltreoceano" invites listeners on a transcultural voyage that harmonizes rhythms, hearts, and souls across the globe.

Alberto Lincetto (PIANO, FENDER RHODES, SYNTHS, VOCALS)
Nicolò Masetto (BASS GUITAR, VOCALS, KEYS on "SOGNO LUCIDO")
Tommaso Cappellato (DRUMS, PERCUSSION, VOCALS, SYNTH SOLO on "FINE DI UN'ERA")

SPECIAL GUESTS:

Danilo Plessow (SYNTHS) on "Tempo Al Tempo"
Chauncey Yearwood (CONGAS) on "Tempo Al Tempo"
Maylee Todd (VOCALS) on "Alberoni"
Mocky (BASS, GLOCKENSPIEL, VOCALS) on "Fine Di Un'Era"
Dwight Trible (VOCALS) & Isaiah Collier (TENOR SAXOPHONE) on "Vento Eterno"

Recorded by Luca Tacconi at Sotto Il Mare Studios, Verona (Italy); Dwight Trible recorded by Tomoaki Sato at The World Stage, Los Angeles (USA); Isaiah Collier recorded by Mocky in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles (USA); "Tempo Al Tempo" recorded by Danilo Plessow in Paris (France)

Produced & Mixed by Tommaso Cappellato
Mastered by Max Trisotto
Original Artwork by Giorgio Pasini
Graphic Design by Mattia Tono
Pressed & Distributed by Mother Tongue