J*** Disc of the Year

So far my favorite jazz disc is undoubtedly "Happy Time" by the Francesco Cafiso Quartet on CamJazz. Just superb alto playing and outstanding original compositions by Cafiso. His Italian rhythm section (led by the wonderful pianist Riccardo Arrighini) provides tremendous support for Cafiso's solos. Cafiso's tone has traces of Parker, Cannonball Adderley and Phil Woods, but his ideas are his own and quite striking. This is one hot group. Oh, did I mention that Cafiso is all of SIXTEEN years old? You would not have the slightest idea of his age by listening to this incredible playing. So far, my jazz disc of the year