Shai Maestro - Solo : Miniatures & Tales

Format: LP
Catalogue No.: BLV8889
Barcode: 3700187688899
Release Date: 23 May 2025
Genre: Jazz

 Shai Maestro is one of the most inventive and influential pianists of his generation. Since debuting with his own trio in 2011, he has developed a distinct musical voice - fluid, expressive and profoundly lyrical.
 His artistry has established him as a major force in contemporary jazz, blending improvisation, composition and global influences into a sound that is both cinematic and deeply personal.
 With his recent releases on ECM Records, produced by Manfred Eicher, Maestro has joined the ranks of legendary pianists such as Keith Jarrett, Paul Bley and Chick Corea.
 Shai Maestro now presents his first piano solo project on the prestigious naïve label. The album, ‘Solo : Miniatures & Tales’ moves between composition and improvisation, immersing us in the rich palette of nuances and sensitivities that shape the pianist’s unique sonic identity.
 “This record embodies contrast - Improvisation vs. Composition. Dark colors vs. Bright colors. Dissonance vs. Consonance. It is divided into two parts: Miniatures - small, short, completely improvised pieces; Tales - long and deep dives into written material, exploring how much can be drawn from a simple melody and harmony.
 “This album marks the beginning of a series of solo recordings that I plan to keep making and releasing for as long as I can play. I am deeply grateful for the
support I have received from listeners throughout the years, and I hope this music brings you something meaningful.” - Shai Maestro

Tracklisting
3 Colors
All the Things You Are
Gloria
Aba (For Gil Maestro)
Monkey Mind (Chaos Is an Intimate Thing)
An Old Family Photo
From One Soul to Another
For All We Know
Dakini (The Sky Dancer)
Mystery and Illusions