Pandelis Karayorgis & Mat Maneri – Lift & Poise (Audio CD)

12 Improvised Movements
With Guests: Joe Maneri (clarinet) & John Lockwood (bass)

Product Information

• Title: Lift & Poise
• Artists: Pandelis Karayorgis & Mat Maneri
• Featuring Guests: Joe Maneri, John Lockwood
• Label: Leo Records Laboratory
• Catalog Numbers: LEO LAB CD 041 / LC 5417
• UPC: 5024792004126
• Format: Compact Disc – Digital Audio
• Release Year: 1998
• Produced by: Pandelis Karayorgis and Leo Feigin
• Published by: Alissa Publishing/PRS (Europe)
• Recording & Production: Produced & engineered by Leo Records Laboratory
• Website: Leo Records

Overview

Lift & Poise is an exceptional jazz improvisation album featuring 12 distinct movements. This recording captures the dynamic interplay between Pandelis Karayorgis and Mat Maneri, enriched by guest contributions from clarinetist Joe Maneri and bassist John Lockwood. The music is an exploration of spontaneous creativity, blending intricate harmonies with captivating rhythmic structures in a fluid, conversational format.

European Translation – Overview (Vue d'ensemble) :
Lift & Poise est un album exceptionnel d'improvisation jazz comprenant 12 mouvements distincts. Cet enregistrement met en valeur le dialogue dynamique entre Pandelis Karayorgis et Mat Maneri, enrichi par la contribution invitée du clarinettiste Joe Maneri et du contrebassiste John Lockwood. La musique explore la créativité spontanée en mêlant des harmonies complexes et des structures rythmiques captivantes dans un format fluide et dialogué.

Product Features

• Innovative Improvisation:
  • Twelve improvised movements that showcase real-time musical exploration and intuitive interaction among the musicians.
• Distinctive Sound Palette:
  • Features an eclectic mix of acoustic textures, including piano, strings, clarinet, and bass, creating a rich and multi-layered sonic experience.
• High-Quality Digital Audio:
  • Digitally mastered for clarity and dynamic range, ensuring each nuanced performance is faithfully reproduced.
• Artistic Collaboration:
  • Co-produced by Pandelis Karayorgis and Leo Feigin, the album highlights the collective creativity and deep musical rapport between the artists.

Interesting Facts

• Spontaneous Creation:
  • Each track is an improvised movement, reflecting the musicians' deep understanding of jazz and their ability to create complex, evolving musical narratives on the spot.
• Guest Appearances:
  • The contributions from Joe Maneri and John Lockwood add unique textures and counterpoints, elevating the collaborative spirit of the album.
• Conceptual Journey:
  • The movement titles, such as "Apollo" series, "Transversal" pieces, and "Intarsia" segments, evoke a conceptual narrative that invites the listener on a journey through varied emotional landscapes.

Track Listing

1. Apollo I – 4:39
2. Narthex – 3:43
3. Apollo II – 1:22
4. Rotation – 3:48
5. Lift & Poise – 5:12
6. Twomblying I – 3:42
7. Twomblying II – 6:00
8. Aspirates – 6:18
9. Apollo III – 3:25
10. Saying Love – 3:51
11. Silent Dog – 6:04
12. Submerged Song – 5:32

Compositions by Pandelis Karayorgis and Mat Maneri, with selected guest contributions on specific tracks.

Publishers & Credits

• Produced by: Pandelis Karayorgis and Leo Feigin
• Published by: Alissa Publishing/PRS (Europe)
• Recording & Mastering: Leo Records Laboratory, 1998
• Personnel:Booklet: Contains liner notes and artwork providing insights into the creative process.
  • Pandelis Karayorgis: Piano (and composer)
  • Mat Maneri: Violin (and composer)
  • Joe Maneri: Guest – Clarinet
  • John Lockwood: Guest – Bass

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