Enigmatix is an album by jazz pianist Roberto Magris released on the JMood label in 2015, featuring performances by Magris with his trio from Kansas City.[1][2][3][4]
| Enigmatix | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 2015 | |||
| Recorded | October 29, 2013 | |||
| Studio | Chapman Recording Studio Lenexa, Kansas | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 66:08 | |||
| Label | JMood JM-10 | |||
| Producer | Paul Collins | |||
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Reception
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| Source | Rating |
| DownBeat |    [5] |
| All About Jazz | [6] |
| All About Jazz | [7] |
| Jazz Journal | [8] |
| JazzdaGama | [9] |
| Orkester Journalen | [10] |
| Jazz Podium | [11] |
| Jazzrytmit | [12] |
The DownBeat review by Carlo Wolff awarded the album 3½ stars and simply states: "Italian pianist Roberto Magris goes modern and groovy on Enigmatix, his intriguing foray into complex funk and pop."[5] The All About Jazz review by Jack Bowers awarded the album 4 stars and simply states: "In spite of the album's esoteric title, the music is resolutely transparent and accessible with no shortage of melody, harmony or rhythm. A spellbinding showcase for Roberto Magris whose notable artistry enables Enigmatix to stand out in a crowd."[6] The All About Jazz review by Edward Blanco awarded the album 4 stars and simply states: "Pianist Roberto Magris takes on the challenge of modern jazz by producing a stellar new sound on the creative Enigmatix, featuring a tad more of his improvisational skills, compositional diversity and excellent musicianship in delivering another outstanding outing affirming his reputation as one of the finest piano men in the world."[7]
Track listing
edit- Enigmatix - part 1 (Roberto Magris) - 12:55
- Counterparts (Roberto Magris) - 5:47
- No Sadness (Roberto Magris) - 6:33
- J.F. No Key (Roberto Magris) - 14:25
- Enigmatix - part 2 (Roberto Magris) - 10:15
- My Cherie Amour (Stevie Wonder) - 8:01
- Do It Again (Fagen/Becker) - 8:12
Personnel
editMusicians
edit- Roberto Magris - piano
- Dominique Sanders - bass
- Brian Steever - drums
- Pablo Sanhueza - congas and percussion
- Monique Danielle - vocal (on # 3)
Production
edit- Paul Collins – executive producer and producer
- George Hunt – engineering
- Stephen Bocioaca – design
- Jerry Lockett – photography
References
edit- ^ "Roberto Magris: Enigmatix". AllMusic.
- ^ Roberto Magris: Enigmatix Jazz Week
- ^ Roberto Magris: Enigmatix JMood Records
- ^ Roberto Magris: Enigmatix Jazz Music Archives
- ^ a b Carlo Wolff (September 2015). "Roberto Magris: Enigmatix". Down Beat.
- ^ a b Jack Bowers (August 24, 2015). "Roberto Magris: Enigmatix". All About Jazz.
- ^ a b Edward Blanco (July 16, 2015). "Roberto Magris: Enigmatix". All About Jazz.
- ^ Morton, Brian (September 2015). "Roberto Magris: Enigmatix". Jazz Journal. Vol. 68, no. 9.
- ^ Raul Da Gama (October 20, 2015). "Roberto Magris: Enigmatix". JazzdaGama.
- ^ Stig Linderoth (June 7, 2016). "Roberto Magris: Enigmatix". Orkester Journalen (in Swedish).
- ^ Klaus Gottwald (October 1, 2015). "Roberto Magris: Enigmatix". Jazz Podium (in German). p. 71.
- ^ Jouko Kirstila (October 24, 2015). "Roberto Magris: Enigmatix". Jazzrytmit (in Finnish).