What happens when your lifelong idol invites you to work with him? You go for it and that’s what Emanuele did last September.

Already friends for quite a few years, Corea and Ruffinengo’s collaboration developed in 2000 and they are now sharing the work on Corea’s next CD, due to be released early in 2004.

Preview: Chick’s new pieces are all inspired by a literary work and performing them has brought together the original mythical Elektric Band: Dave Weckl - drums, John Patitucci - bass, Eric Marienthal - sax, Frank Gambale - guitar. Emanuele has been involved in the programming of all the sounds on Chick Corea’s keyboards as well as being production assistant on the whole album. Sound engineer, the impeccable Bernie Kirsch. Project to be completed by the end of October. More details soon.