Review
Live Tropical Fish were formed in Bologna (Italy) in 1992 and feature Fabrizio “Doc Bix” Poli (Percussion), Antonio “Lurpak” Fernè (Bass) and Salvo Pignanelli (Guitar).
The new album by Live Tropical Fish, THE DAY IS TOO SHORT TO BE SELFISH, is a 12 track journey from soul to R&B, from funk to jazz, from latin to afrobeat and features guest performances from some of the leading names from the world of contemporary soul: Omar Lye-Fook (London, UK), Deborah Jordan (London, UK), Laurnea (Los Angeles, USA), Alison Crockett (New York City, USA), Nick Rolfe (New York City, USA), Maya Azucena (New York City, USA), April Hill (New York City, USA)
Other accomplished musicians on the album include Fabio Morgera, a trumpet player well known both on the New York scene and for years as a member of the Groove Collective, Stefano Serafini, trumpet player with the italian soul star Mario Biondi and Daniele Giardina, trumpet player with Fiorello’s orchestra. Fiorello is also one of Italy’s most famous comics!
The Live Tropical Fish first album Shape Your Life, was released through Irma Records/Sony in 1997 and saw the the group working together with Jay Rodriguez, saxophonist and leader of The Groove Collective (NYC-USA). Their songs have since appeared on numerous international compilations.
Tracklisting
01. Peace of Mind (feat. Deborah Jordan)
02. Complete Me (feat. Alison Crockett)
03. Breathe Again (feat. Laurnea)
04. Speak Easy and Listen (feat. Nick Rolfe)
05. A Rather Uncomfortable Combination (feat. April Hill)
06. Double Dream (feat. Laurnea)
07. Run and Hide (feat. Deborah Jordan)
08. Rubber Soul (feat. Omar)
09. Slide Away (feat. Alison Crockett)
10. Believe (feat. Deborah Jordan)
11. I’m Tired (feat. Laurnea)
12. Rising Bible (feat. Maya Azucena)