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Innocence Ballet

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Alfie's Innocence Ballet is one of the best romantic CDsever. Check out his new release called "Dark Sided Jewel"You won't be disappointed.

I have been an Alfie Zappacosta fan since the early 80's when he headlined a band called,"Surrender." We have a great Canadian talent, however unknown he is known in the U.S.

Carol Wickenden

No single album can match this unique artist's abilty to make you feel a part of each and every song. Zappacosta is a superb showman. A chance to see him in person should not be missed.

Alfie is playful and does a wonderful job in his renditions of some old favorites. His own songs are fabulous. A CD not to be missed.

I anticipated this album very much as I am a great Alfie Zappacosta fan. It did not disappoint but I was suprised by the style change since "Quick... Don't Ask any Questions" which had more rocking tunes compared to this one. "Innocence Ballet" has 2 instumental tunes with the fantastic keyboard work of Marco Luciani and the amazing guitar and voice of Alfie. Having seen Alfie in person 3 times with his 3 piece band I know that the music holds up even outside the studio. A nicer bunch of guys you couldn't hope to meet. No prima-donnas in this group. Alfie, Marco, Etric and Chris put their hearts into the performance. The only cover song, on any of his albums, Alfie does is "Me and Mrs. Jones" . You can picture every word as he sings it and feel the emotion of a clandestine affair. A reworking of "When I Fall in Love Again" was a surprise as I liked the old version, but now I am used to it and enjoy either one. "Orlanda" is nifty tune about a woman whose taste is too rich for her lover. So he's gotta let her go. "Show Me" is a sultry tune about a woman who verbalizes her fantasies and her lover wants a demonstation. Basically, I enjoy every tune on this CD. But I guess I am biased as he could sing the phone book and I would like it. But you couldn't ask for a nicer guy and a man who is dedicated to his music while have a sense of humour with others and himself. I recommend all Alfie's albums which are... "Zappacosta" "A-Z" -note-The two above albums were combined to be the CD "Over 60 Minutes with Zappacosta" "Quick... Don't Ask Any Questions" He's got new tunes in the works that I have heard him sing in person so be on the look-out for some more great tunes.

Wow! I have over 3000 cd's and this is the one that I have played the most by far! The opening notes draw you in, and you are hooked the moment Zappacosta sings the first line.

This album has a flow to it like no other. It starts off laid-back and sultry, then gradually peaks, and after you have peaked, it cools you down and finally says good night to you with a cover of Me and Mrs. Jones.

Words can't describe it, you have to hear it for yourself!

If you love smooth romantic jazz this is the CD for you! I'm a new fan of Zappacosta and now that I've found him I'm going to stay that way! Buy this CD, invite someone over for dinner and wine and enjoy!

Sigh. I'm in love. How could I have been missing this voice? I'll be boring friends to death telling them about this voice. Now begins my search for all his other work. Put me in a car with the top down heading to Big Sur with this music playing. Ahhhh.