Italian Instabile Orchestra, an avant-garde jazz collective, was formed in 1990 as a collaboration of some of Italy's foremost modern jazz musicians. The ensemble quickly built a reputation with their eclectic approach, merging free improvisation, traditional Italian music, and diverse jazz methodologies to forge a unique and dynamic sound. Given the nature of their composition, membership in the group has been somewhat fluid, featuring a mélange of Italy's top jazz talent who engage in structured arrangements as much as spontaneous creativity.

The group has cemented its legacy through a series of compelling live performances and critically acclaimed recordings. Among their notable works, "The Enja Heritage Collection: The Owner Of The River Bank" marries complex arrangements with moments of free-wheeling jazz expression, showcasing the orchestra’s adept ability to navigate the space between chaos and coherence. Other significant releases like "Litania Sibilant" and "Skies Of Europe" further demonstrate their role as ambassadors of Italy's innovative jazz scene. The 'Italian Instabile Festival, Pisa Teatro Verdi, December 1997' is a particularly striking example of their live prowess, capturing the group's spontaneous interplay and collective synergy. Earlier recordings such as "Live In Noci & Rive-de-Gier, 1991" are historical pillars that offer insight into the group's formative years, where the seeds of their experimental tendencies took root. Together, these works have etched Italian Instabile Orchestra’s place in the rich tapestry of global jazz music.

Genres

Experimental Big Band

Italian Jazz

Latest Release

The Enja Heritage Collection: The Owner Of The River Bank

Cecil Taylor•

Italian Instabile Orchestra

Album - 7 Tracks - Released December 1, 2003