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, and pressed on high-quality vinyl 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.
| A1 | Minareti Lontani |
| A2 | Vento Dall'oriente |
| A3 | Mura Di Bisanzio |
| A4 | Il Ponte Dell'Asia |
| A5 | Mito Asiatico |
| A6 | Fortezza Medioveale |
| A7 | Vestigia Elleniche |
| B1 | Bellata Turca |
| B2 | La Valle Di Corem |
| B3 | Pastorale Armana |
| B4 | Festa Al Villaggio |
| B5 | Ballo Popolare |
| B6 | Dolce Anatolia |
| B7 | Vita Nei Campi |
| B8 | Vita Cittadina |
| B9 | Giovani Di Ankara |
