Piero Umiliani - Il Ponte Dell'Asia

1LP Vinyl - HBR-028

A captivating deep cut from the golden age of Italian library music, Il Ponte Dell’Asia stands as one of Piero Umiliani’s most evocative and exotic soundscapes. Originally released in 1967 as a private pressing for Italian the TV documentary by Corrado Sofia, this elusive gem blends Far Eastern motifs with the elegance of mid-century European jazz and the textured experimentation that defines Umiliani’s best work.

On Il Ponte Dell’Asia, Umiliani constructs a cinematic bridge between continents, layering modal melodies, sinuous flutes, shimmering vibraphones, and richly orchestrated strings over hypnotic rhythms and subtly psychedelic touches. The result is a masterful fusion of East-meets-West that channels both travelogue fantasy and avant-garde sophistication — a rare synthesis of traditional instrumentation and modernist sensibility.

Exported from the original tapes, pressed on high-quality vinyl and with faithfully restored artwork, this reissue offers a long-overdue return to one of Umiliani’s most immersive sonic journeys, an essential for fans of Italian library music, film scores, and genre-defying jazz.

Rediscover a lost jewel from the vault of one of Italy’s most visionary composers — where bamboo forests, smoky clubs, and dreamlike landscapes converge in sound.

Condition:

Media: Mint (M)

Sleeve: Mint (M)

Track List: 

A1. Minareti Lontani 2:50
A2. Vento Dall'oriente 4:24
A3. Mura Di Bisanzio 2:38
A4. Il Ponte Dell'Asia 2:45
A5. Mito Asiatico 3:05
A6. Fortezza Medioveale 2:35
A7. Vestigia Elleniche 2:35
B1. Bellata Turca 2:43
B2. La Valle Di Corem 3:07
B3. Pastorale Armana 2:10
B4. Festa Al Villaggio 0:59
B5. Ballo Popolare 1:45
B6. Dolce Anatolia 3:15
B7. Vita Nei Campi 1:40
B8. Vita Cittadina 1:50
B9. Giovani Di Ankara 2:40