From Time to Time

Album Description

Dive into the captivating world of avant-garde jazz with Emanuele Maniscalco's "From Time to Time," a mesmerizing album released on December 1, 2011, under the El Gallo Rojo Records label. This 41-minute journey features seven intricate tracks that showcase Maniscalco's versatility as a pianist and drummer, offering a unique blend of classical and jazz influences.

Born in 1983, Emanuele Maniscalco is an Italian jazz pianist, drummer, and composer known for his adventurous spirit and exploratory approach to modern creative jazz. "From Time to Time" is a testament to his artistic prowess, recorded and mixed during the winter of 2011 at Perpetuum Mobile-Nave in Italy, and mastered at La Maesta' in Tredozio. The album features a trio with Giulio Corini on contrabass and Nelide Bandello on drums, with Maniscalco taking the lead on piano.

The album opens with "The Hoax," setting the tone for the eclectic mix of melodies and rhythms that follow. Tracks like "Victoria" and "Dance" highlight Maniscalco's ability to weave together complex compositions with a sense of melody and harmony. "Ombrelini" and "Once Around the Park" showcase his improvisational skills, while "One in Three" and the closing track "Le Voyage" bring the album to a thoughtful conclusion.

"From Time to Time" is a captivating exploration of jazz that will appeal to fans of both traditional and avant-garde styles. Emanuele Maniscalco's unique perspective and technical skill make this album a standout in the genre, offering a rich listening experience that reveals new layers with each listen.

December 1, 2011

About Emanuele Maniscalco

Emanuele Maniscalco is an Italian jazz pianist, drummer, and composer known for his adventurous spirit and exploratory approach to modern creative jazz and rock. Born in Brescia in 1983, Maniscalco began his musical journey at the age of 8, starting with the piano and later picking up the drums at 12. His deep-rooted passion for jazz and improvised music led him to study at the Accademia Nazionale del Jazz di Siena and the Conservatorio ‘Luca Marenzio,’ where he honed his skills and developed his unique sound. Maniscalco's music is characterized by its oblique and experimental nature, blending elements of jazz and pop in innovative ways. He has performed and recorded with some of the most influential musicians in Italy and beyond, showcasing his versatility and musical prowess. Beyond his work as a performer, Maniscalco is also an instructor, sharing his knowledge and passion for music with the next generation of musicians. His work reflects a deep respect for the jazz tradition while pushing the boundaries of what is possible within the genre.