I always admired his work since I was a kid and I think all of his records are in my collection. In a way it was quite natural for two other great artists to be involved in this brilliant project: long time Mantler collaborator John Greaves and the amazing Annie Barbazza.

I hope you enjoy this live recording as much as I do and appreciate the care we all put in making this stunning album sound so beautiful: It was mixed by Michael Mantler with Alberto Callegari at legendary Elfo Studios and recorded at the temple of jazz and new music in Vienna, the fantastic Porgy and Bess Club.

Stay tuned for more is to come...

Max Marchini, August 2024.