Amici

The song *Amici* by Lucio Dalla unfolds with a duration of 4 minutes and 52 seconds, inviting the listener to immerse themselves in a sonic journey. Dalla, an artist who traversed various musical stages, from beat to experimentation, and who stood out as a singer-songwriter, presents us here with a piece that reflects his path.

His initial training in jazz, where he played the clarinet and saxophone, is perceived in the way he approached music. He began his career very young as a clarinetist in a jazz band in Rome, sharing the stage with figures who would later stand out in music criticism and humor. At that time, he also explored the scat technique, a vocal style he was already practicing in the 60s and 70s, just like Adriano Celentano. Dalla also studied the vocal style of James Brown, a rhythm and blues reference, seeking a sometimes dissonant and rough sound, with a tendency towards vocal improvisation that bordered on the musical conventions of the time. It was Gino Paoli who encouraged him to embark on a solo career.