A professional drummer, drum teacher, and a lover of progressive rock, jazz rock, and fusion—all this and more—is Jonathan Tenerini, a musician, a professional I’ve already discussed in my interview on these pages (read the interview here). When passion, connection, and professionalism come together, the result is an album like “Noisy Shadows,” entirely instrumental, primarily progressive rock but open to other influences, including jazz rock and fusion. Eleven enjoyable tracks, excellently performed and rich in color and nuance.

“The Hole” is a progressive rock that’s linear and simply constructed, with compelling instrumentals. Perhaps Camel were a source of inspiration, and “Noisy Shadows,” the title track, could be a great soundtrack for a mystery adventure film. A more complex instrumental sound is “Berbero,” which also draws influences from Middle Eastern folklore. Another excellent track is “End of the Line,” full of ideas and nuances, and “Interludio,” shorter but enveloping and mysterious. On “Stains,” Jonathan Tenerini lets his drums loose more, and “Yokai” could be the soundtrack to a horror film. The CD closes with “4P.I.E.,” another captivating and compelling song. A truly captivating album, rich in sounds and nuances, worth listening to over and over again to appreciate.