Mario Brunello is an Italian cellist known for exploring the intersection of jazz and classical music. Odusia finds him in contemporary mode, working with sophisticated arrangements that blur genre boundaries. The cello takes center stage in dialogue between improvisation and composition, with pieces titled De Harmonia and Raffaello: Il Naufragio showing ambitious, thoughtful writing. The EGEA label recording has the warmth you want from acoustic jazz. The music is cerebral but deeply human, combining jazz sophistication with classical training. Ideal for listeners who appreciate both traditions equally.