Luciano Biondini - Mavì (LP)

Mavì is a captivating jazz album by Luciano Biondini, featuring Michel Godard on serpent and Lucas Niggli on drums, released on Intakt Records. Recorded in May 2013, this album showcases the trio's exceptional musicianship and their unique blend of classical and contemporary jazz elements. The album opens with the title track "Mavì," a piece composed by Biondini, setting the tone for the rest of the record with its intricate melodies and rhythmic complexity. The album features a mix of original compositions and reimagined classics, such as Handel's "Lascia Ch'io pianga" and Sidney Bechet's "Bluesette." The final two tracks, "Black Eyes" and "A Trace of Grace," were recorded live at the Jazzfestival Schaffhausen, adding a dynamic and spontaneous energy to the album. With its engaging compositions and virtuosic performances, Mavì is a standout release in the jazz genre, highlighting the talents of Luciano Biondini and his collaborators.