ReBop Union
consists of three Italian musicians that have collaborated for more than five years now, Francesco Cigna, Orazio Maugeri and Tony Cigna. In 2006 they were joined by the two amazing Scandinavian jazz musicians, Thomas Fryland from Denmark and Daniel Franck from Sweeden.

Since the very first time, these five musicians appeared on stage as a band, there's been special feeling of connection between them. A feeling that we think is audiable on our new CD release "Blue Notes".

The idea in doing this recording, was to do a no nonsense jazz album, without the added glitz and polish of many of the jazz albums of today. We have tried to stay true to our selves, without following what ever fashions are in the music buisness at the moment.

We Sincerely Hope You Will Enjoy!

---- ALBUM REVIEWS ----

Peter Tougaard from Jydske Vestkysten rated the album 5 of 6 stars and writes:

" Hardbop is a style that originated in Amerika, but it seems that today you need to go to Italy to hear the real thing." "Or you could buy the new album by ReBop Union "Blue Notes"..... "ReBop Union have with great succes found common ground around Hard Bop music on this beutyfull cd." "Even though the style is mainly based on the Amarican jazz tradition you will find that there is a distinct european-skandinavian tone and the music has a lovely swing that will touch any bebop fan.
Niels Overgaard from JazzSpecial Magzine writes:
..."Bebop and Hard Bop is at the core of the energetic performances that ReBop Union delivers on their new album Blue Note. 5 of the 10 titles are liverecordings from the cozy jazz club DEXTER in Odense, DK."..."Thomas Fryland plays with comfidence in the tradition of Art Farmer/Clifford Brown, while Francesco Cigna plays clear-cut classic jazz guitar."
BUY THE CD: ReBop Union - Blue Notes HERE!

The Band Members:

Thomas Fryland, trumpet player and composer graduated from "The Royal Conservatory" in Haag, Holland in 1992. From 1993 till 2006 he has released 11 cd´s as a leader and has participated on a large number of recordings as a sideman. From 1998 till 2005 a member of the Danish Radio Big Band. Since 2005 teacher of jazz trumpet at the conservatories in Copenhagen, Århus and Ålborg in Denmark. Through the years he has recorded and toured with greats like Phil Woods, Benny Golson, Maria Schneider, Jim McNeely, Eric Alexander, Renee Rosnes, Sam Yahel, Kenny Drew, NHØP, Bob Mintzer, Tim Hagans, Randy Brecker, Toots Thielemans and more.

Orazio Maugeri, alt saxophone player and composer educated at "The music conservatory Vincenzo Bellini” in Italy. Have played and recorded with a long line of musicians of international reputation such as Sam Rivers, Steve Swallow, Gary Valenti, Tom Harrell, Paolo Fresu, Jack Walrath, Lester Bowie, Arturo Sandoval and Micky Howard.

Francesco Cigna, guitar player and composer, born In Italy 1981, graduated from "The Carl Nielsen Academy of Music" in Odense, Denmark. As a leader and freelance musician Francesco has performed and recorded with international artists such asMarco Tamburini, Kasper Tranberg, Jesper Riis, Jonas Westergaard and Niels Ryde. This has brought him on several tours in Denmark and Italy as well as Japan.

Daniel Franck, swedish double-bass player. Educated at "The Rhythmic Music Conservatory in Copenhagen, Denmark, has played in several projects the last couple of years, amongst others with Doug Raney, Jens winther, Carsten Dahl, Ben Besiakow, his elder brother Thomas Franck and the Italian virtuous pianist Antonio Farao

Tony Cigna, drummer and composer was admitted to "The Berklee College of Music" at 1984. Has been playing in various contests both in Denmark and abroad with, amongst others, Paul Jeffrey, Jeff Silvertrust, Thomas Agergaard, Nikolaj Hess, Jesper Riis, Jonas Westergaard, Finn Ziegler and Niels Ryde.