(Released 1997)

"The two albums for EMI were organised by my friend from school, Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg. Together with Lynn Harrell, she has been vital for my development as a player. Therefore, making this record was a blast!

The "Bella Italia" was made during the summer in Aspen, Colorado. The sky was blue, the sun was out, it was beautiful, and we were all in a good mood. On one of the recording days, we finished early, around 2 pm, because I was getting married at 4."