| Condition | Sealed |
| Manufacturer | Japan |
| Format | LP, 180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl, Limited Edition, OBI, Japanese Import |
| Date of release | 1995/2021 |
| Barcode | 4580051151778 |
Special audiophile edition
Mixing and mastering – Tetsuo Hara
Venus Hyper Magnum Sound Direct Mix Stereo
Passione, recorded in June 1995, was Wilen's last recording as he passed away the following year at age 59. Not showing any indication of his illness, Passione displays Wilen in top form, sounding at ease, inspired, and powerful. One of Italy's most well-known jazz musicians, trumpeter Enrico Rava, joins Wilen to create a very appealing front line.
Wilen is supported by a highly competent rhythm section. The quintet cheerfully swings on "Jitterbug Waltz" and Gerry Mulligan's "Line for Lyons," and displays strong emotion on the gorgeous "Estate" and the title track. The eclectic program also includes Latin and Italian songs. This exceptional album effectively captured Wilen's final creative spark.
