Shuffling Ivories is a duo album by jazz pianist Roberto Magris and bassist Eric Hochberg recorded in Chicago, released on the JMood label in 2021.[1][2][3][4]

Shuffling Ivories
Studio album by
Roberto Magris & Eric Hochberg
Released2021 (2021)
RecordedNovember 7, 2019
StudioTransient Sound, Chicago, Illinois
GenreJazz
Length67:23
LabelJMood
JM-21
ProducerPaul Collins
Roberto Magris chronology
A Step into Light
(2020)
Shuffling Ivories
(2021)
Match Point
(2021)

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
All About Jazz     [5]
All About Jazz     [6]
Concerto     [7]
Sk.jazz     [8]
Jazzport          [9]
Los Angeles Jazz Scene[10]
Jazz Hot[11]
Salt Peanuts[12]
Jazzrytmit[13]
Mr. Stu’s Record Room[14]
Jazz World Quest[15]
Notes on Jazz[16]
JazzdaGama[17]

The All About Jazz review by Dan McClenaghan awarded the album 4 stars and simply states: "You cannot get a sound that is more dead-center-of-the-U.S.A."[5] The Los Angeles Jazz Scene review by Scott Yanow simply states: "Shuffling Ivories is a real standout and possibly Magris’ finest (or at least one of his most rewarding) recordings."[10] The All About Jazz review by Edward Blanco awarded the album 4 stars and simply states: "An affirmation that when it comes to playing jazz, two can be enough."[6] The Mr. Stu’s Record Room review by Stuart Kremsky simply states: "Shuffling Ivories is pretty much irresistible music-making from start to finish. Highly recommended."[14] The Jazz World Quest review by Stephen Bocioaca simply states: "The flawless interplay between the two musicians is a definite asset to this enchanting album, which creatively mixes tradition and contemporary without losing the original spirit of these timeless classics."[15] The Notes on Jazz review by Ralph A. Miriello simply states: "A delightful record that is easy to sit back with, listen to and enjoy. Just marvel at how much musical magic two instruments under the control of two talented players can produce."[16]

Track listing

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  1. Shuffling Ivories (Roberto Magris) - 4:06
  2. I've Found a New Baby (Jack Palmer/Spencer Williams) - 4:49
  3. Clef Club Jump (Roberto Magris) - 4:27
  4. Memories of You (Eubie Blake) - 6:15
  5. The Time Of This World Is At Hand (Gault) - 6:35
  6. Quiet Dawn (Cal Massey) - 8:43
  7. Laverne (Andrew Hill) - 7:20
  8. Anysha (Trudy Pitts) - 7:07
  9. Italy (Roberto Magris) - 5:38
  10. The Chevy Chase (Eubie Blake) - 3:10
  11. Laverne (Andrew Hill) - Take 2 - 9:06

Personnel

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Musicians

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Production

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References

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  1. ^ "Roberto Magris & Eric Hochberg: Shuffling Ivories". Jazz Week.
  2. ^ "Roberto Magris & Eric Hochberg: Shuffling Ivories". JMood Records.
  3. ^ "Roberto Magris & Eric Hochberg: Shuffling Ivories". All About Jazz.
  4. ^ "Roberto Magris & Eric Hochberg: Shuffling Ivories". Jazz Music Archives.
  5. ^ a b Dan McClenaghan (March 21, 2021). "Roberto Magris & Eric Hochberg: Shuffling Ivories". All About Jazz.
  6. ^ a b Edward Blanco (April 11, 2021). "Roberto Magris & Eric Hochberg: Shuffling Ivories". All About Jazz.
  7. ^ Joerg Weitlaner (February 2021). "Roberto Magris & Eric Hochberg: Shuffling Ivories". Concerto (in German). No. 2. p. 42.
  8. ^ Patrick Spanko (May 27, 2021). "Roberto Magris & Eric Hochberg: Shuffling Ivories". Sk.jazz (in Slovak).
  9. ^ Jan Hocek (April 6, 2021). "Roberto Magris & Eric Hochberg: Shuffling Ivories". Jazzport (in Czech).
  10. ^ a b Scott Yanow (May 2021). "Roberto Magris & Eric Hochberg: Shuffling Ivories". Los Angeles Jazz Scene.
  11. ^ Jerome Partage and Yves Sportis (June 2021). "Roberto Magris & Eric Hochberg: Shuffling Ivories". Jazz Hot (in French).
  12. ^ Jan Granlie (May 15, 2021). "Roberto Magris & Eric Hochberg: Shuffling Ivories". Salt Peanuts (in Norwegian).
  13. ^ Jouko Kirstila (March 29, 2021). "Roberto Magris & Eric Hochberg: Shuffling Ivories". Jazzrytmit (in Finnish).
  14. ^ a b Stuart Kremsky (April 21, 2021). "Roberto Magris & Eric Hochberg: Shuffling Ivories". Mr. Stu’s Record Room.
  15. ^ a b Stephen Bociaca (March 27, 2021). "Roberto Magris & Eric Hochberg: Shuffling Ivories". Jazz World Quest.
  16. ^ a b Ralph A. Miriello (August 13, 2021). "Shuffling Ivories Musical Magic by Roberto Magris & Eric Hochberg". Notes on Jazzt.
  17. ^ Raul D’Gama Rose (September 7, 2021). "Roberto Magris & Eric Hochberg: Shuffling Ivories". JazzdaGama.