Masterclass  – Mat Maneri & Lucian Ban @2pm

Celebrating the new ECM album – TRANSYLVANIAN DANCE. Lucian Ban (p), Mat Maneri (vla). On their second ECM duo album Romanian pianist Lucian Ban and US violist Mat Maneri find fresh inspiration as they follow the trail of Béla Bartók, revisiting the folk music that spurred the imagination of the great Hungarian composer

Drawing from their NPR Album Of the Year Transylvanian Folk Songs featuring legendary reeds-man John Surman and their new ECM duo release Transylvanian Dance pianist Lucian Ban and violist Mat Maneri will reimagine through improvisation the Béla Bartók Field Recordings of folk songs from Transylvania using the unique acoustic possibilities of the National Sawdust space to bring back to life century old songs using live performance, audio from the original Edison wax cylinder recordings, rare handwritten manuscripts and photographs taken by Bartók himself in his field trips. A multimedia show celebrating the folk music of Transylvania and Béla Bartók legacy & passion for Romanian peasant music. DO NOT MISS THIS ONE!

NEW Quartet with: Louis Sclavis, Sarah Murcia, Mat Maneri, Lucian Ban @ Festival D’Jazz Nevers. New music with old and new friends

Celebrating the new ECM album – TRANSYLVANIAN DANCE. Lucian Ban (p), Mat Maneri (vla). On their second ECM duo album Romanian pianist Lucian Ban and US violist Mat Maneri find fresh inspiration as they follow the trail of Béla Bartók, revisiting the folk music that spurred the imagination of the great Hungarian composer

Celebrating the new ECM album – TRANSYLVANIAN DANCE. Lucian Ban (p), Mat Maneri (vla). On their second ECM duo album Romanian pianist Lucian Ban and US violist Mat Maneri find fresh inspiration as they follow the trail of Béla Bartók, revisiting the folk music that spurred the imagination of the great Hungarian composer

Celebrating the new ECM album – TRANSYLVANIAN DANCE. Lucian Ban (p), Mat Maneri (vla). On their second ECM duo album Romanian pianist Lucian Ban and US violist Mat Maneri find fresh inspiration as they follow the trail of Béla Bartók, revisiting the folk music that spurred the imagination of the great Hungarian composer

Celebrating the new ECM album – TRANSYLVANIAN DANCE. Lucian Ban (p), Mat Maneri (vla). On their second ECM duo album Romanian pianist Lucian Ban and US violist Mat Maneri find fresh inspiration as they follow the trail of Béla Bartók, revisiting the folk music that spurred the imagination of the great Hungarian composer

Celebrating the new ECM album – TRANSYLVANIAN DANCE. Lucian Ban (p), Mat Maneri (vla). On their second ECM duo album Romanian pianist Lucian Ban and US violist Mat Maneri find fresh inspiration as they follow the trail of Béla Bartók, revisiting the folk music that spurred the imagination of the great Hungarian composer

Celebrating the new ECM album – TRANSYLVANIAN DANCE. Lucian Ban (p), Mat Maneri (vla). On their second ECM duo album Romanian pianist Lucian Ban and US violist Mat Maneri find fresh inspiration as they follow the trail of Béla Bartók, revisiting the folk music that spurred the imagination of the great Hungarian composer

Celebrating the new ECM album – TRANSYLVANIAN DANCE. Lucian Ban (p), Mat Maneri (vla). On their second ECM duo album Romanian pianist Lucian Ban and US violist Mat Maneri find fresh inspiration as they follow the trail of Béla Bartók, revisiting the folk music that spurred the imagination of the great Hungarian composer

Celebrating the new ECM album – TRANSYLVANIAN DANCE. Lucian Ban (p), Mat Maneri (vla). On their second ECM duo album Romanian pianist Lucian Ban and US violist Mat Maneri find fresh inspiration as they follow the trail of Béla Bartók, revisiting the folk music that spurred the imagination of the great Hungarian composer

Celebrating the new ECM album – TRANSYLVANIAN DANCE. Lucian Ban (p), Mat Maneri (vla). On their second ECM duo album Romanian pianist Lucian Ban and US violist Mat Maneri find fresh inspiration as they follow the trail of Béla Bartók, revisiting the folk music that spurred the imagination of the great Hungarian composer

Celebrating the new ECM album – TRANSYLVANIAN DANCE. Lucian Ban (p), Mat Maneri (vla). On their second ECM duo album Romanian pianist Lucian Ban and US violist Mat Maneri find fresh inspiration as they follow the trail of Béla Bartók, revisiting the folk music that spurred the imagination of the great Hungarian composer

Celebrating the new ECM album – TRANSYLVANIAN DANCE. Lucian Ban (p), Mat Maneri (vla). On their second ECM duo album Romanian pianist Lucian Ban and US violist Mat Maneri find fresh inspiration as they follow the trail of Béla Bartók, revisiting the folk music that spurred the imagination of the great Hungarian composer

Celebrating the new ECM album – TRANSYLVANIAN DANCE. Lucian Ban (p), Mat Maneri (vla). On their second ECM duo album Romanian pianist Lucian Ban and US violist Mat Maneri find fresh inspiration as they follow the trail of Béla Bartók, revisiting the folk music that spurred the imagination of the great Hungarian composer

Celebrating the new ECM album – TRANSYLVANIAN DANCE. Lucian Ban (p), Mat Maneri (vla). On their second ECM duo album Romanian pianist Lucian Ban and US violist Mat Maneri find fresh inspiration as they follow the trail of Béla Bartók, revisiting the folk music that spurred the imagination of the great Hungarian composer

Preview concert for August 30 upcoming ECM album – TRANSYLVANIAN DANCE. Lucian Ban (piano), Mat Maneri (viola)

ELEVATION Quartet featuring Abraham Burton (ten sax), John Hebert (bass) Eric McPherson (drums). . . . performing new music to be recorded for our next album from at a Brooklyn favorite location – Bar Bayeux !

John Surman (sop sax & bass cl), Lucian Ban (piano), Mat Maneri (viola). Celebrating “Transylvanian Folk Songs – The Bela Bartok Field Recordings” (album out on Sunnyside Records)

Mat Maneri (viola) Lucian Ban (piano) Brad Jones (bass) Randy Peterson (drums). Celebrating Mat Maneri Sunnyside Records “ASH” album + the publishing of “Chamber Jazz – What is this music?” book by Transylvania University Chamber Jazz program. Post – Concert Talk to follow. Presented by Mendel Collective

Mat Maneri (viola) Lucian Ban (piano) Brad Jones (bass) Randy Peterson (drums). Celebrating Mat Maneri Sunnyside Records “ASH” album + the publishing of “Chamber Jazz – What is this music?” book by Transylvania University Chamber Jazz program. Post – Concert Talk to follow.

Mat Maneri (viola) Lucian Ban (piano) Brad Jones (bass) Randy Peterson (drums). Celebrating Mat Maneri Sunnyside Records “ASH” album.

Alex Harding (bari sax), Mat Maneri (viola), Lucian Ban (piano), Brandon Lewis (drums), Bob Stewart (tuba) BLUTOPIA CD Release Tour (Sunnyside Records)

Alex Harding (bari sax), Mat Maneri (viola), Lucian Ban (piano), Brandon Lewis (drums), Bob Stewart (tuba) BLUTOPIA CD Release Tour (Sunnyside Records)

Alex Harding (bari sax), Mat Maneri (viola), Lucian Ban (piano), Brandon Lewis (drums), Bob Stewart (tuba) BLUTOPIA CD Release Tour (Sunnyside Records)

Alex Harding (bari sax), Mat Maneri (viola), Lucian Ban (piano), Brandon Lewis (drums), Bob Stewart (tuba) BLUTOPIA CD Release Tour (Sunnyside Records)

Alex Harding (bari sax), Mat Maneri (viola), Lucian Ban (piano), Allan Mednard (drums), Bob Stewart (tuba) BLUTOPIA CD Release Tour (Sunnyside Records)

Presenting music from our upcoming 2024 ECM album  – Transylvanian folk songs from Béla Bartók field recordings. LUCIAN BAN (piano), MAT MANERI (viola)

Mat Maneri (viola) Lucian Ban (piano) Brandon Lopez (bass) Randy Peterson (drums). Celebrating Mat Maneri Sunnyside Records “ASH” album.

Mat Maneri (viola) Lucian Ban (piano) Brandon Lopez (bass) Randy Peterson (drums). Celebrating Mat Maneri Sunnyside Records “ASH” album.

Presenting music from our upcoming 2024 ECM album  – Transylvanian folk songs from Béla Bartók field recordings. LUCIAN BAN (piano), MAT MANERI (viola)

An evening of poetry & improvised music at TulaneUniversity featuring poet DENVER BUTSON along with Mat Maneri (viola) & Lucian Ban (piano).

Premiering music from our upcoming 2024 ECM album – Transylvanian folk songs, re-imaginations of Enesco, Paul Motian, Sun Ra pieces, original compositions, music inspired by Romanian folk songs, microtonal songs LUCIAN BAN (piano), MAT MANERI (viola)

Sanda Weigl (voice), Mat Maneri (vla), Lucian Ban (piano)
The music of Kurt Weill and the German-expressionism songs of the Weimar culture in a unique interpretation by the singing sensation Sanda Weigl. Songs from „The Threepenny Opera”, „The Rise and Fall of The City of Mahagonny” and other Weill gems are radically re-imagined in a program that blends cabaret, 20th century classical avant-garde music with jazz experimentalism.

Alex Harding (baritone sax)  Lucian Ban (p) – DARK BLUE CD Release Tour. Celebrating the Sunnyside Records album.

Alex Harding (baritone sax)  Lucian Ban (p) – DARK BLUE CD Release Tour. Celebrating the Sunnyside Records album.

Alex Harding (baritone sax)  Lucian Ban (p) – DARK BLUE CD Release Tour. Celebrating the Sunnyside Records album.

Alex Harding (baritone sax)  Lucian Ban (p) – DARK BLUE CD Release Tour. Celebrating the Sunnyside Records album.

Alex Harding (baritone sax)  Lucian Ban (p) – DARK BLUE CD Release Tour. Celebrating the Sunnyside Records album.

Alex Harding (baritone sax)  Lucian Ban (p) – DARK BLUE CD Release Tour. Celebrating the Sunnyside Records album.

Alex Harding (baritone sax)  Lucian Ban (p) – DARK BLUE. Celebrating the Sunnyside Records album in duo with master Alex Harding.

John Surman (sop sax & bass cl), Lucian Ban (piano), Mat Maneri (viola). Celebrating “Transylvanian Folk Songs – The Bela Bartok Field Recordings” (album out on Sunnyside Records)

2023 Retracing Bartók Residency in Timisoara curated & produced by Jazz Updates. Reinventing the Bela Bartok Filed Recording with John Surman (sop sax & b cl), Mat Maneri (viola) Lucian Ban (piano) and Brad Jones (bass)

2023 Retracing Bartók Residency in Timisoara curated & produced by Jazz Updates. Reinventing the Bela Bartok Filed Recording with John Surman (sop sax & b cl), Mat Maneri (viola) Lucian Ban (piano) and Brad Jones (bass)

2023 Retracing Bartók Residency in Timisoara curated & produced by Jazz Updates. Reinventing the Bela Bartok Filed Recording with John Surman (sop sax & b cl), Mat Maneri (viola) Lucian Ban (piano) and Brad Jones (bass)

2023 Retracing Bartók Residency in Timisoara curated & produced by Jazz Updates. Reinventing the Bela Bartok Filed Recording with John Surman (sop sax & b cl), Mat Maneri (viola) Lucian Ban (piano) and Brad Jones (bass)

Mat Maneri (viola) Lucian Ban (piano) Brandon Lopez (bass) Randy Peterson (drums). US CD Release Tour – celebrating Mat Maneri Sunnyside Records “ASH” album.

Mat Maneri (viola) Lucian Ban (piano) Brandon Lopez (bass) Randy Peterson (drums). US CD Release Tour – celebrating Mat Maneri Sunnyside Records “ASH” album.

Mat Maneri (viola) Lucian Ban (piano) Brandon Lopez (bass) Randy Peterson (drums). US CD Release Tour – celebrating Mat Maneri Sunnyside Records “ASH” album.

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and previewing our upcoming 2024 “Transylvanian Dance” album – Transylvanian folk songs, re-imaginations of Enesco, Paul Motian, original compositions, music inspired by Romanian folk songs, microtonal songs and more. LUCIAN BAN (piano), MAT MANERI (viola)

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album  – Transylvanian folk songs, re-imaginations of Enesco, Paul Motian, Sun Ra pieces, original compositions, music inspired by Romanian folk songs, microtonal songs and more. LUCIAN BAN (piano), MAT MANERI (viola)

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album  – Transylvanian folk songs, re-imaginations of Enesco, Paul Motian, Sun Ra pieces, original compositions, music inspired by Romanian folk songs, microtonal songs and more. LUCIAN BAN (piano), MAT MANERI (viola)

Mat Maneri (viola) Lucian Ban (piano) Brandon Lopez (bass) Randy Peterson (drums). US CD Release Tour – celebrating Mat Maneri Sunnyside Records “ASH” album.

Mat Maneri (viola) Lucian Ban (piano) Brandon Lopez (bass) Randy Peterson (drums). US CD Release Tour – celebrating Mat Maneri Sunnyside Records “ASH” album.

Mat Maneri (viola) Lucian Ban (piano) Brandon Lopez (bass) Randy Peterson (drums). US CD Release Tour – celebrating Mat Maneri Sunnyside Records “ASH” album.

Mat Maneri (viola) Lucian Ban (piano) Brandon Lopez (bass) Randy Peterson (drums). US CD Release Tour – celebrating Mat Maneri Sunnyside Records “ASH” album.

Mat Maneri (viola) Lucian Ban (piano) Brandon Lopez (bass) Randy Peterson (drums). US CD Release Tour – celebrating Mat Maneri Sunnyside Records “ASH” album. Presented by New Ghosts.

Mat Maneri (viola) Lucian Ban (piano) Brandon Lopez (bass) Randy Peterson (drums). US CD Release Tour – celebrating Mat Maneri Sunnyside Records “ASH” album.

Mat Maneri (viola) Lucian Ban (piano) Brandon Lopez (bass) Randy Peterson (drums). Masterclass at University of Michigan Ann Arbor

Mat Maneri (viola) Lucian Ban (piano) Brandon Lopez (bass) Randy Peterson (drums) + special guest Denver Butson & TBA poets part of COA Pittsburgh International Literary Festival. “ASH” US CD Release Tour.

Mat Maneri (viola) Lucian Ban (piano) Brandon Lopez (bass) Randy Peterson (drums). US CD Release Tour – celebrating Mat Maneri Sunnyside Records “ASH” album.

Mat Maneri (viola) Lucian Ban (piano) Brandon Lopez (bass) Randy Peterson (drums). US CD Release Tour – celebrating Mat Maneri Sunnyside Records “ASH” album.

Mat Maneri (viola) Lucian Ban (piano) Brandon Lopez (bass) Randy Peterson (drums). “ASH” US CD Release Tour + celebrating MM Birthday!

Sanda Weigl (voice), Mat Maneri (vla), Lucian Ban (piano)
The music of Kurt Weill and the German-expressionism songs of the Weimar culture in a unique interpretation by the singing sensation Sanda Weigl. Songs from „The Threepenny Opera”, „The Rise and Fall of The City of Mahagonny” and other Weill gems are radically re-imagined in a program that blends cabaret, 20th century classical avant-garde music with jazz experimentalism.

Sanda Weigl (voice), Mat Maneri (vla), Lucian Ban (piano)
RECORDING Sanda Weigl’s “Lost in The Stars” ,the music of Kurt Weill and the German-expressionism songs of the Weimar culture in a unique interpretation by the singing sensation Sanda Weigl. Bunker Studio, Brooklyn NYC.

Sanda Weigl (voice), Mat Maneri (vla), Lucian Ban (piano)
RECORDING Sanda Weigl’s “Lost in The Stars” – featuring the music of Kurt Weill and the German-expressionism songs of the Weimar culture in a unique interpretation by the singing sensation Sanda Weigl.Bunker Studio, Brooklyn NYC.

Mat Maneri (viola) Lucian Ban (piano) Brandon Lopez (bass) Randy Peterson (drums) + special guest Denver Butson (poetry). “ASH” US CD Release Tour.

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album  – Transylvanian folk songs, re-imaginations of Enesco, Paul Motian, Sun Ra pieces, original compositions, music inspired by Romanian folk songs, microtonal songs and more. LUCIAN BAN (piano), MAT MANERI (viola)

Alex Harding (bari sax), Mat Maneri (viola), Lucian Ban (piano & rhodes), Brandon Lewis (drums), Bob Stewart (tuba) RECORDING at Bunker Studio.

Alex Harding & Lucian Ban TUBA PROJECT featuring special guest star Bob Stewart (tuba),
Alex Harding (bari sax), Mat Maneri (viola), Lucian Ban (piano), Brandon Lewis (drums), Bob Stewart (tuba) performing music to be recorded for a NEW ALBUM!

Alex Harding & Lucian Ban TUBA PROJECT featuring special guest star Bob Stewart (tuba),
Alex Harding (bari sax), Mat Maneri (viola), Lucian Ban (piano), Brandon Lewis (drums), Bob Stewart (tuba) performing music to be recorded for a NEW ALBUM!

Mat Maneri (viola) Lucian Ban (piano) Brandon Lopez (bass) Randy Peterson (drums) + special guest Denver Butson (poetry). PRE-RELEASE concert for “ASH”, Mat’s quartet new album

Celebrating George Enescu BIRTHDAY and the ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album – Transylvanian folk songs, re-imaginations of Enesco, Paul Motian, original compositions, music inspired by Romanian folk songs, microtonal songs and more. LUCIAN BAN (piano), MAT MANERI (viola)

ELEVATION Quartet featuring Abraham Burton (ten sax), John Hebert (bass) Eric McPherson (drums). . . . performing music from our two albums on Sunnyside ” Songs from Afar” and ” Mystery” and new stuff at a Brooklyn favorite location – LUNATICO !!

Sanda Weigl (voice), Mat Maneri (vla), Lucian Ban (piano)
The music of Kurt Weill and the German-expressionism songs of the Weimar culture in a unique interpretation by the singing sensation Sanda Weigl. Songs from „The Threepenny Opera”, „The Rise and Fall of The City of Mahagonny” and other Weill gems are radically re-imagined in a program that blends cabaret, 20th century classical avant-garde music with jazz experimentalism.

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian folk songs, re-imaginations of Enesco, Paul Motian, original compositions, music inspired by Romanian folk songs, microtonal songs and more. LUCIAN BAN (piano), MAT MANERI (viola)

SONGS WITHOUT BORDERS – Sarah Murcia (bass), Lucian Ban (piano), Mat Maneri (viola). New trio featuring the great French bass player Sarah Murcia. Folk songs, originals, Paul Motian tunes for a chamber ensemble. Project & TOUR co-presented by Institut Francais Roumanie and US Embassy in Romania in partnership with Jazz Updates TM and Chamber Jazz at the Multicultural Center in Brasov.

SONGS WITHOUT BORDERS – Sarah Murcia (bass), Lucian Ban (piano), Mat Maneri (viola). New trio featuring the great French bass player Sarah Murcia. Folk songs, originals, Paul Motian tunes for a chamber ensemble. Project & TOUR co-presented by Institut Francais Roumanie and US Embassy in Romania in partnership with Jazz Updates TM and Chamber Jazz at the Multicultural Center in Brasov.

SONGS WITHOUT BORDERS – Sarah Murcia (bass), Lucian Ban (piano), Mat Maneri (viola). New trio featuring the great French bass player Sarah Murcia. Folk songs, originals, Paul Motian tunes for a chamber ensemble. Project & TOUR co-presented by Institut Francais Roumanie and US Embassy in Romania in partnership with Jazz Updates TM and Chamber Jazz at the Multicultural Center in Brasov.

John Surman (sop sax & bass cl), Lucian Ban (piano), Mat Maneri (viola). Celebrating “Transylvanian Folk Songs – The Bela Bartok Field Recordings” (album out on Sunnyside Records). Co-presented in partnership with Romanian Cultural Institute Budapest and Jazz Updates TM

John Surman (sop sax & bass cl), Lucian Ban (piano), Mat Maneri (viola). Celebrating “Transylvanian Folk Songs – The Bela Bartok Field Recordings” (album out on Sunnyside Records). Co-presented in partnership with Romanisches Kulturinstitut Wien and Jazz Updates TM

John Surman (sop sax & bass cl), Lucian Ban (piano), Mat Maneri (viola). Celebrating “Transylvanian Folk Songs – The Bela Bartok Field Recordings” (album out on Sunnyside Records)

Sanda Weigl (voice), Mat Maneri (vla), Lucian Ban (piano)
The music of Kurt Weill and the German-expressionism songs of the Weimar culture in a unique interpretation by the singing sensation Sanda Weigl. Songs from „The Threepenny Opera”, „The Rise and Fall of The City of Mahagonny” and other Weill gems are radically re-imagined in a program that blends cabaret, 20th century classical avant-garde music with jazz experimentalism.

Sanda Weigl (voice), Mat Maneri (vla), Lucian Ban (piano)
The music of Kurt Weill and the German-expressionism songs of the Weimar culture in a unique interpretation by the singing sensation Sanda Weigl. Songs from „The Threepenny Opera”, „The Rise and Fall of The City of Mahagonny” and other Weill gems are radically re-imagined in a program that blends cabaret, 20th century classical avant-garde music with jazz experimentalism.

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco, Paul Motian, Sun Ra pieces, original compositions, music inspired by Romanian folk songs, microtonal songs and more. LUCIAN BAN (piano), MAT MANERI (viola)

Sanda Weigl (voice), Mat Maneri (vla), Lucian Ban (piano)
The music of Kurt Weill and the German-expressionism songs of the Weimar culture in a unique interpretation by the singing sensation Sanda Weigl. Songs from „The Threepenny Opera”, „The Rise and Fall of The City of Mahagonny” and other Weill gems are radically re-imagined in a program that blends cabaret, 20th century classical avant-garde music with jazz experimentalism.

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco, Paul Motian, Sun Ra pieces, original compositions, music inspired by Romanian folk songs, microtonal songs and more. LUCIAN BAN (piano), MAT MANERI (viola)

ELEVATION Quartet featuring Abraham Burton (ten sax), John Hebert (bass) Eric McPherson (drums). . . . performing music from our two albums on Sunnyside ” Songs from Afar” and ” Mystery” and new stuff at a Brooklyn favorite location – LUNATICO !!

John Surman (sop sax & bass cl), Lucian Ban (piano), Mat Maneri (viola). Celebrating “Transylvanian Folk Songs – The Bela Bartok Field Recordings” (album out on Sunnyside Records)

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco, Paul Motian, Sun Ra pieces, original compositions, music inspired by Romanian folk songs, microtonal songs and more. LUCIAN BAN (piano), MAT MANERI (viola)

John Surman (sop sax & bass cl), Lucian Ban (piano), Mat Maneri (viola). Celebrating “Transylvanian Folk Songs – The Bela Bartok Field Recordings” (album out on Sunnyside Records)

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming recording – re-imaginations of Enesco, Paul Motian, Sun Ra pieces, original compositions, music inspired by Romanian folk songs, microtonal songs and more. LUCIAN BAN (piano), MAT MANERI (viola)

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming recording – re-imaginations of Enesco, Paul Motian, Sun Ra pieces, original compositions, music inspired by Romanian folk songs, microtonal songs and more. LUCIAN BAN (piano), MAT MANERI (viola)

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming recording – re-imaginations of Enesco, Paul Motian, Sun Ra pieces, original compositions, music inspired by Romanian folk songs, microtonal songs and more. LUCIAN BAN (piano), MAT MANERI (viola)

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming recording – re-imaginations of Enesco, Paul Motian, Sun Ra pieces, original compositions, music inspired by Romanian folk songs, microtonal songs and more. LUCIAN BAN (piano), MAT MANERI (viola)

John Surman (sop sax & bass cl), Lucian Ban (piano), Mat Maneri (viola). Celebrating “Transylvanian Folk Songs – The Bela Bartok Field Recordings” (album out on Sunnyside Records)

John Surman (sop sax & bass cl), Lucian Ban (piano), Mat Maneri (viola). Celebrating “Transylvanian Folk Songs – The Bela Bartok Field Recordings” (album out on Sunnyside Records)

John Surman (sop sax & bass cl), Lucian Ban (piano), Mat Maneri (viola). Celebrating “Transylvanian Folk Songs – The Bela Bartok Field Recordings” (album out on Sunnyside Records)

2022 RETRACING BARTÓK RESIDENCY @ Timisoara 2023 European Capital of Culture. Based on Béla Bartók Field Recordings from the beginning of the 20th Century, Retracing Bartók is conceived as a celebration of the extraordinary richness of the Romanian Folk Music, and it is an artistic reflection on the transformation of folk into contemporary culture and a retracing of Bartók’s story and his love for Romanian people and their musical heritage. A continuation of 2018 Retracing Bartók Residency. Produced by Jazz Updates and curated by Lucian Ban, Mat Maneri and Jazz Updates.

Concert – Retracing Bartók/ Transylvanian Folk Songs II. Based on Béla Bartók Field Recordings. Mat Maneri (viola & arr), Lucian Ban (piano & arr)

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco, Paul Motian, Sun Ra pieces, original compositions, music inspired by Romanian folk songs, microtonal songs and more. LUCIAN BAN (piano), MAT MANERI (viola)

Lucian Ban, solo piano. Celebrating the release of “Ways of Disappearing” (Sunnyside Records) at Puffin Cultural Forum, Teaneck NJ

Sanda Weigl (voice), Mat Maneri (vla), Lucian Ban (piano)
The music of Kurt Weill and the German-expressionism songs of the Weimar culture in a unique interpretation by the singing sensation Sanda Weigl. Songs from „The Threepenny Opera”, „The Rise and Fall of The City of Mahagonny” and other Weill gems are radically re-imagined in a program that blends cabaret, 20th century classical avant-garde music with jazz experimentalism.

Lucian Ban, solo piano. Celebrating the release of “Ways of Disappearing” (Sunnyside Records) at my favorite Baltimore venue – An Die Musik

Masterclass & performance at University of Delaware, Newark DE. Lucian Ban, solo piano.

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco, Paul Motian, Sun Ra pieces, original compositions, music inspired by Romanian folk songs, microtonal songs and more. LUCIAN BAN (piano), MAT MANERI (viola)

ELEVATION Quartet featuring Abraham Burton (ten sax), John Hebert (bass) Eric McPherson (drums). . . . performing music from our two albums on Sunnyside ” Songs from Afar” and ” Mystery” and new stuff at a Brooklyn favorite location.

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco, Paul Motian, Sun Ra pieces, original compositions, music inspired by Romanian folk songs, microtonal songs and more. LUCIAN BAN (piano), MAT MANERI (viola)

Zoom discussion presented by Historic Saranac Lake part of their Celebrating Bartok Series.  I will be discussing  Bela Bartok’s lifelong dedication and passion for the folk music of Romanian people, his research trips and field recordings at the beginning of the Twentieth Century in Transylvania and beyond. Developed within the Retracing Bartok project developed by Jazz Updates organization for Timisoara 2023 European Capital of Culture. Q& A to follow. To register please visit MORE INFO

John Surman (sop sax & bass cl), Lucian Ban (piano), Mat Maneri (viola). Celebrating “Transylvanian Folk Songs – The Bela Bartok Field Recordings” (album out on Sunnyside Records)

Lucian Ban, solo piano. Celebrating the release of “Ways of Disappearing” (out now on Sunnyside Records). Followed by a Post-Concert talk with Joachim Umlauf

Lucian Ban, solo piano. Celebrating the release of “Ways of Disappearing” (out now on Sunnyside Records).

Lucian Ban, solo piano. Celebrating the release of “Ways of Disappearing” (out now on Sunnyside Records).

Lucian Ban, solo piano. Celebrating the release of “Ways of Disappearing” (out now on Sunnyside Records)

Lucian Ban, solo piano. Celebrating the release of “Ways of Disappearing” (out now on Sunnyside Records)

Lucian Ban, solo piano. Celebrating the release of “Ways of Disappearing” (out now on Sunnyside Records)

Lucian Ban, solo piano. Celebrating the release of “Ways of Disappearing” (out on Sunnyside Records)

Abraham Burton (tenor sax), Lucian Ban (piano). Celebrating the 2021 Sunnyside release “BLACKSALT” with one of the great tenor players of today, Abraham Burton.

Lucian Ban, solo piano. Celebrating the release of “Ways of Disappearing” (out on Sunnyside Records May 13)
This performance is made possible with the support of Jazz Road, a national initiative of South Arts, which is funded by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation with additional support from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

Lucian Ban, solo piano. Celebrating the release of “Ways of Disappearing” (out on Sunnyside Records May 13)
This performance is made possible with the support of Jazz Road, a national initiative of South Arts, which is funded by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation with additional support from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

Lucian Ban, solo piano. Celebrating the release of “Ways of Disappearing” (out on Sunnyside Records May 13)
This performance is made possible with the support of Jazz Road, a national initiative of South Arts, which is funded by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation with additional support from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

Lucian Ban, solo piano. Celebrating the release of “Ways of Disappearing” (out on Sunnyside Records May 13)
This performance is made possible with the support of Jazz Road, a national initiative of South Arts, which is funded by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation with additional support from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

Lucian Ban, solo piano. Celebrating the release of “Ways of Disappearing” (out on Sunnyside Records May 13)
This performance is made possible with the support of Jazz Road, a national initiative of South Arts, which is funded by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation with additional support from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

Lucian Ban, solo piano. Celebrating the release of “Ways of Disappearing” (out on Sunnyside Records May 13). I will also be improvising a set with some amazing international poets: Yuriy Tarnawsky (Ukraine), Dmitry Bykov (Russia), Jorge Olivera Castillo (Cuba), and Marcelo Hernandez Castillo (Mexico) – part of the City of Asylum JAZZ POETRY Month.
This performance is made possible with the support of Jazz Road, a national initiative of South Arts, which is funded by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation with additional support from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

Lucian Ban, solo piano. Celebrating the release of “Ways of Disappearing” (out on Sunnyside Records May 13)
This performance is made possible with the support of Jazz Road, a national initiative of South Arts, which is funded by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation with additional support from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

Sanda Weigl (voice), Mat Maneri (vla), Lucian Ban (piano)
The music of Kurt Weill and the German-expressionism songs of the Weimar culture in a unique interpretation by the singing sensation Sanda Weigl. Songs from „The Threepenny Opera”, „The Rise and Fall of The City of Mahagonny” and other Weill gems are radically re-imagined in a program that blends cabaret, 20th century classical avant-garde music with jazz experimentalism.

Louis Sclavis (bass cl), Lucian Ban (p) Moritz Baumgartner (drums)
BORDERLINE – new project featuring the great Louis Sclavis and german drummer Moritz Baumgartner. New music part of a project presented by Institut Francais and Goethe Institut.

Louis Sclavis (bass cl), Lucian Ban (p) Moritz Baumgartner (drums)
BORDERLINE – new project featuring the great Louis Sclavis and german drummer Moritz Baumgartner. New music part of a project presented by Institut Francais and Goethe Institut.

Louis Sclavis (bass cl), Lucian Ban (p) Moritz Baumgartner (drums)
BORDERLINE – new project featuring the great Louis Sclavis and german drummer Moritz Baumgartner. New music part of a project presented by Institut Francais and Goethe Institut.

Mat Maneri (viola) Lucian Ban (piano) John Hebert (bass) Randy Peterson (drums). Celebrating Sunnyside Records Mat Maneri 4tet “DUST” album. Featuring Maneri’s own music with a stellar band. A ROLLING STONE Magazine BEST OF 2019 Album!

Mat Maneri (viola) Lucian Ban (piano) John Hebert (bass) Randy Peterson (drums). Celebrating Sunnyside Records Mat Maneri 4tet “DUST” album. Featuring Maneri’s own music with a stellar band. A ROLLING STONE Magazine BEST OF 2019 Album!

Mat Maneri (viola) Lucian Ban (piano) John Hebert (bass) Randy Peterson (drums). Celebrating Sunnyside Records Mat Maneri 4tet “DUST” album. Featuring Maneri’s own music with a stellar band. A ROLLING STONE Magazine BEST OF 2019 Album!

Mat Maneri (viola) Lucian Ban (piano) John Hebert (bass) Randy Peterson (drums). Recording “ASH” Mat’s quartet new album

Mat Maneri (viola) Lucian Ban (piano) John Hebert (bass) Randy Peterson (drums). Celebrating Sunnyside Records Mat Maneri 4tet “DUST” album. Featuring Maneri’s own music with a stellar band. A ROLLING STONE Magazine BEST OF 2019 Album!

Chamber Jazz presents Alone Together, a six-part solo piano concert series conceived during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Taking its name from the classic jazz standard Alone Together, our series will feature six of the most representative Romanian jazz pianists and improvisers today playing solo – probably the absolute chamber music endeavor. For any jazz pianist, playing solo is the greatest challenge, as there’s nowhere to hide and you have to face not only your demons, but the whole history of jazz piano and that of the piano itself.

Louis Sclavis (bass cl), Lucian Ban (p) playing solos & duets streaming from the Institut Francais Bucharest.

Sanda Weigl (voice), Mat Maneri (vla), Lucian Ban (piano)
The music of Kurt Weill and the German-expressionism songs of the Weimar culture in a unique interpretation by the singing sensation Sanda Weigl. Songs from „The Threepenny Opera”, „The Rise and Fall of The City of Mahagonny” and other Weill gems are radically re-imagined in a program that blends cabaret, 20th century classical avant-garde music with jazz experimentalism.

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco, Paul Motian, Sun Ra pieces, original compositions, music inspired by Romanian folk songs, microtonal songs and more. LUCIAN BAN (piano), MAT MANERI (viola)

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco, Paul Motian, Sun Ra pieces, original compositions, music inspired by Romanian folk songs, microtonal songs and more. LUCIAN BAN (piano), MAT MANERI (viola)

With: Sanda Weigl (voice), Mat Maneri (vla) Lucian Ban (piano)
The music of Kurt Weill and the German-expressionism songs of the Weimar culture in a unique interpretation by the singing sensation Sanda Weigl. Songs from „The Threepenny Opera”, „The Rise and Fall of The City of Mahagonny” and other Weill gems are radically re-imagined in a program that blends cabaret, 20th century classical avant-garde music with jazz experimentalism.

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco, Paul Motian, Sun Ra pieces, original compositions, music inspired by Romanian folk songs, microtonal songs and more. LUCIAN BAN (piano), MAT MANERI (viola)

Lucian Ban (p) Alex Simu (cl & bass cl)  – FREE FALL CD Release Tour. Celebrating the Sunnyside records 2019 release inspired by the legacy of the great American clarinetist Jimmy Giuffre and his groundbreaking trio with pianist Paul Bley and bassist Steve Swallow. The great Albrecht Maurer & Theo Jrogensamnn are openng the concert.

Lucian Ban (p) Alex Simu (cl & bass cl)  – FREE FALL CD Release Tour. Celebrating the Sunnyside records 2019 release inspired by the legacy of the great American clarinetist Jimmy Giuffre and his groundbreaking trio with pianist Paul Bley and bassist Steve Swallow. The great Albrecht Maurer & Theo Jrogensamnn are openng the concert.

OEDIPE REDUX, re-imagining George Enesco OEDIPE opera. Featuring JEN SHYU & THEO BLECKMANN singing, RALPH ALESSI (tpt), MAT MANERI (viola & re-orchestration), LUCIAN BAN (piano & re-orchestration), JOHN HEBERT (bass), TOM RAINEY (drums) + special guest LOUIS SCLAVIS (Bass clarinet & Cl). Part of Europalia Festival coproduced with The Romanian Cultural Institute.

OEDIPE REDUX, re-imagining George Enesco OEDIPE opera. Featuring JEN SHYU & THEO BLECKMANN singing, RALPH ALESSI (tpt), MAT MANERI (viola & re-orchestration), LUCIAN BAN (piano & re-orchestration), JOHN HEBERT (bass), TOM RAINEY (drums) + special guest LOUIS SCLAVIS (Bass clarinet & Cl). Part of Europalia Festival coproduced with The Romanian Cultural Institute.

OEDIPE REDUX, re-imagining George Enesco OEDIPE opera. Featuring JEN SHYU & THEO BLECKMANN singing, RALPH ALESSI (tpt), MAT MANERI (viola & re-orchestration), LUCIAN BAN (piano & re-orchestration), JOHN HEBERT (bass), TOM RAINEY (drums) + special guest LOUIS SCLAVIS (Bass clarinet & Cl). Part of Europalia Festival coproduced with The Romanian Cultural Institute.

OEDIPE REDUX, re-imagining George Enesco OEDIPE opera. Featuring JEN SHYU & THEO BLECKMANN singing, RALPH ALESSI (tpt), MAT MANERI (viola & re-orchestration), LUCIAN BAN (piano & re-orchestration), JOHN HEBERT (bass), TOM RAINEY (drums) + special guest LOUIS SCLAVIS (Bass clarinet & Cl). Part of Europalia Festival coproduced with The Romanian Cultural Institute.

OEDIPE REDUX, re-imagining George Enesco OEDIPE opera. Featuring JEN SHYU & THEO BLECKMANN singing, RALPH ALESSI (tpt), MAT MANERI (viola & re-orchestration), LUCIAN BAN (piano & re-orchestration), JOHN HEBERT (bass), TOM RAINEY (drums) + special guest LOUIS SCLAVIS (Bass clarinet & Cl). Part of Europalia Festival coproduced with The Romanian Cultural Institute.

Lucian Ban (p) Alex Simu (cl & bass cl)  – FREE FALL CD Release Tour. Celebrating the Sunnyside records 2019 release inspired by the legacy of the great American clarinetist Jimmy Giuffre and his groundbreaking trio with pianist Paul Bley and bassist Steve Swallow.

Lucian Ban (p) Alex Simu (cl & bass cl)  – FREE FALL CD Release Tour. Celebrating the Sunnyside records 2019 release inspired by the legacy of the great American clarinetist Jimmy Giuffre and his groundbreaking trio with pianist Paul Bley and bassist Steve Swallow.

Lucian Ban (p) Alex Simu (cl & bass cl)  – FREE FALL CD Release Tour. Celebrating the Sunnyside records 2019 release inspired by the legacy of the great American clarinetist Jimmy Giuffre and his groundbreaking trio with pianist Paul Bley and bassist Steve Swallow.

Lucian Ban (p) Alex Simu (cl & bass cl)  – FREE FALL CD Release Tour. Celebrating the Sunnyside records 2019 release inspired by the legacy of the great American clarinetist Jimmy Giuffre and his groundbreaking trio with pianist Paul Bley and bassist Steve Swallow.

Lucian Ban (p) Alex Simu (cl & bass cl)  – FREE FALL CD Release Tour. Celebrating the Sunnyside records 2019 release inspired by the legacy of the great American clarinetist Jimmy Giuffre and his groundbreaking trio with pianist Paul Bley and bassist Steve Swallow.

Alex Harding (baritone sax)  Lucian Ban (p) – DARK BLUE CD Release Tour. Celebrating the Sunnyside Records release of our 2nd album in duo – “VISCERAL DUETS” (Jazz Weekly)

This event is made possible with the support of Jazz Road, a national initiative of South Arts, which is funded by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation with additional support from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

Alex Harding (baritone sax)  Lucian Ban (p) – DARK BLUE CD Release Tour. Celebrating the Sunnyside Records release of our 2nd album in duo – “VISCERAL DUETS” (Jazz Weekly)

This event is made possible with the support of Jazz Road, a national initiative of South Arts, which is funded by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation with additional support from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

Alex Harding (baritone sax)  Lucian Ban (p) – DARK BLUE CD Release Tour. Celebrating the Sunnyside Records release of our 2nd album in duo – “VISCERAL DUETS” (Jazz Weekly)

This event is made possible with the support of Jazz Road, a national initiative of South Arts, which is funded by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation with additional support from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

Alex Harding (baritone sax)  Lucian Ban (p) – DARK BLUE CD Release Tour. Celebrating the Sunnyside Records release of our 2nd album in duo – “VISCERAL DUETS” (Jazz Weekly)

Alex Harding (baritone sax)  Lucian Ban (p) – DARK BLUE CD Release Tour. Celebrating the Sunnyside Records release of our 2nd album in duo – “VISCERAL DUETS” (Jazz Weekly)

Alex Harding (baritone sax)  Lucian Ban (p) – DARK BLUE CD Release Tour. Celebrating the Sunnyside Records release of our 2nd album in duo – “VISCERAL DUETS” (Jazz Weekly)

This event is made possible with the support of Jazz Road, a national initiative of South Arts, which is funded by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation with additional support from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

Alex Harding (baritone sax)  Lucian Ban (p) – DARK BLUE CD Release Tour. Celebrating the Sunnyside Records release of our 2nd album in duo – “VISCERAL DUETS” (Jazz Weekly)

This event is made possible with the support of Jazz Road, a national initiative of South Arts, which is funded by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation with additional support from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

Alex Harding (baritone sax)  Lucian Ban (p) – DARK BLUE CD Release Tour. Celebrating the Sunnyside Records release of our 2nd album in duo – “VISCERAL DUETS” (Jazz Weekly)

Alex Harding (baritone sax)  Lucian Ban (p) – DARK BLUE CD Release Tour. Celebrating the Sunnyside Records release of our 2nd album in duo – “VISCERAL DUETS” (Jazz Weekly)

This event is made possible with the support of Jazz Road, a national initiative of South Arts, which is funded by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation with additional support from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

Alex Harding (baritone sax)  Lucian Ban (p) – DARK BLUE CD Release Tour. Celebrating the Sunnyside Records release of our 2nd album in duo – “VISCERAL DUETS” (Jazz Weekly)

Alex Harding (baritone sax)  Lucian Ban (p) – DARK BLUE CD Release Tour. Celebrating the Sunnyside Records release of our 2nd album in duo – “VISCERAL DUETS” (Jazz Weekly)

Alex Harding (baritone sax)  Lucian Ban (p) – DARK BLUE CD Release Tour. Celebrating the Sunnyside Records release of our 2nd album in duo – “VISCERAL DUETS” (Jazz Weekly)

Alex Harding (baritone sax)  Lucian Ban (p) – DARK BLUE CD Release Tour. Celebrating the Sunnyside Records release of our 2nd album in duo – “VISCERAL DUETS” (Jazz Weekly)

Mat Maneri 50th Birthday Celebration Concert

1st set
Mat Maneri Dust Quartet
Mat Maneri -viola Lucian Ban -piano Brad Jones -bass Randy Peterson -drums

2nd set
Maneri and Friends
Mat Maneri -viola Craig Taborn -piano Tony Malaby -tenor saxophone Joe Morris -guitar  Tanya Kalmanovitch -viola Matt Shipp -piano

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco, Paul Motian, Sun Ra pieces, original compositions, music inspired by Romanian folk songs, microtonal songs and more. LUCIAN BAN (piano), MAT MANERI (viola)

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco, Paul Motian, Sun Ra pieces, original compositions, music inspired by Romanian folk songs, microtonal songs and more. LUCIAN BAN (piano), MAT MANERI (viola)

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco, Paul Motian, Sun Ra pieces, original compositions, music inspired by Romanian folk songs, microtonal songs and more. LUCIAN BAN (piano), MAT MANERI (viola)

Alex Harding (baritone sax)  Lucian Ban (p) – DARK BLUE CD Release Tour. Celebrating the Sunnyside Records release of our 2nd album in duo – this is a special one.

DOUBLE BILL Concert!  Benoit Delbecq & Lucian Ban two piano – followed by Alex Harding (baritone sax)  Lucian Ban (p) – DARK BLUE. This is a special one.

Alex Harding (baritone sax)  Lucian Ban (p) – DARK BLUE CD Release Tour. Celebrating the Sunnyside Records release of our 2nd album in duo – this is a special one.

Alex Harding (baritone sax)  Lucian Ban (p) – DARK BLUE CD Release Tour. Celebrating the Sunnyside Records release of our 2nd album in duo – this is a special one.

Alex Harding (baritone sax)  Lucian Ban (p) – DARK BLUE CD Release Tour. Celebrating the Sunnyside Records release of our 2nd album in duo – this is a special one.

Alex Harding (baritone sax)  Lucian Ban (p) – DARK BLUE CD Release Tour. Celebrating the Sunnyside Records release of our 2nd album in duo – this is a special one.

Albrecht Maurer (vln)  Mat Maneri (vla)  Lucian Ban (p) – FANTASM  SPRING 2019 TOUR. Celebrating music from Nemu Records FANTASM release and presenting new music comissioned for this tour.

Albrecht Maurer (vln)  Mat Maneri (vla)  Lucian Ban (p) – FANTASM  SPRING 2019 TOUR. Celebrating music from Nemu Records FANTASM release and presenting new music comissioned for this tour.

Albrecht Maurer (vln)  Mat Maneri (vla)  Lucian Ban (p) – FANTASM  SPRING 2019 TOUR. Celebrating music from Nemu Records FANTASM release and presenting new music comissioned for this tour.

Albrecht Maurer (vln)  Mat Maneri (vla)  Lucian Ban (p) – FANTASM  SPRING 2019 TOUR. Celebrating music from Nemu Records FANTASM release and presenting new music comissioned for this tour.

Albrecht Maurer (vln)  Mat Maneri (vla)  Lucian Ban (p) – FANTASM  SPRING 2019 TOUR. Celebrating music from Nemu Records FANTASM release and presenting new music comissioned for this tour.

Albrecht Maurer (vln)  Mat Maneri (vla)  Lucian Ban (p) – FANTASM  SPRING 2019 TOUR. Celebrating music from Nemu Records FANTASM release and presenting new music comissioned for this tour.

Albrecht Maurer (vln)  Mat Maneri (vla)  Lucian Ban (p) – FANTASM  SPRING 2019 TOUR. Celebrating music from Nemu Records FANTASM release and presenting new music comissioned for this tour.

Albrecht Maurer (vln)  Mat Maneri (vla)  Lucian Ban (p) – FANTASM  SPRING 2019 TOUR. Celebrating music from Nemu Records FANTASM release and presenting new music comissioned for this tour.

Marius von Mayenburg play “The Dog, the Night, and the Knife” directed by Yuri Kordonsky at Irondale Theatre in Brooklyn NYC. I composed the original score & sound design. Produced by Just Toys Productions.

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco, Paul Motian, Sun Ra pieces, original compositions, music inspired by Romanian folk songs, microtonal songs and more. LUCIAN BAN (piano), MAT MANERI (viola)

With: Sanda Weigl (voice), Mat Maneri (vla) Lucian Ban (piano)
The music of Kurt Weill and the German-expressionism songs of the Weimar culture in a unique interpretation by the singing sensation Sanda Weigl. Songs from „The Threepenny Opera”, „The Rise and Fall of The City of Mahagonny” and other Weill gems are radically re-imagined in a program that blends cabaret, 20th century classical avant-garde music with jazz experimentalism.

Celebrating the ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and presenting new material for un upcomming session at our favorite Brooklyn location. Lucian Ban (piano), Mat Maneri (viola)

WORLD PREMIERE – re-imagining George Enesco Oedipe opera. Featuring Jen Shyu & Theo Bleckmann singing, Ralph Alessi (tpt), Mat Maneri (viola & re-orchestration), Lucian Ban (piano & re-orchestration), John Hebert (bass), Tom Rainey (drums) + special guest LOUIS SCLAVIS (CL & Bass clarinet). A coproduction of Saison FR-R0, Lyon Opera and RCI.

With: Sanda Weigl (voice), Mat Maneri (vla) Lucian Ban (piano)

The music of Kurt Weill and the German-expressionism songs of the Weimar culture in a unique interpretation by the singing sensation Sanda Weigl. Songs from „The Threepenny Opera”, „The Rise and Fall of The City of Mahagonny” and other Weill gems are radically re-imagined in a program that blends cabaret, 20th century classical avant-garde music with jazz experimentalism.

With: Sanda Weigl (voice), Mat Maneri (vla) Lucian Ban (piano)

The music of Kurt Weill and the German-expressionism songs of the Weimar culture in a unique interpretation by the singing sensation Sanda Weigl. Songs from „The Threepenny Opera”, „The Rise and Fall of The City of Mahagonny” and other Weill gems are radically re-imagined in a program that blends cabaret, 20th century classical avant-garde music with jazz experimentalism.

With: Sanda Weigl (voice), Mat Maneri (vla) Lucian Ban (piano)

The music of Kurt Weill and the German-expressionism songs of the Weimar culture in a unique interpretation by the singing sensation Sanda Weigl. Songs from „The Threepenny Opera”, „The Rise and Fall of The City of Mahagonny” and other Weill gems are radically re-imagined in a program that blends cabaret, 20th century classical avant-garde music with jazz experimentalism.

With: Sanda Weigl (voice), Mat Maneri (vla) Lucian Ban (piano)

The music of Kurt Weill and the German-expressionism songs of the Weimar culture in a unique interpretation by the singing sensation Sanda Weigl. Songs from „The Threepenny Opera”, „The Rise and Fall of The City of Mahagonny” and other Weill gems are radically re-imagined in a program that blends cabaret, 20th century classical avant-garde music with jazz experimentalism.

With: Sanda Weigl (voice), Mat Maneri (vla) Lucian Ban (piano)

The music of Kurt Weill and the German-expressionism songs of the Weimar culture in a unique interpretation by the singing sensation Sanda Weigl. Songs from „The Threepenny Opera”, „The Rise and Fall of The City of Mahagonny” and other Weill gems are radically re-imagined in a program that blends cabaret, 20th century classical avant-garde music with jazz experimentalism.

With: Sanda Weigl (voice), Mat Maneri (vla) Lucian Ban (piano)

The music of Kurt Weill and the German-expressionism songs of the Weimar culture in a unique interpretation by the singing sensation Sanda Weigl. Songs from „The Threepenny Opera”, „The Rise and Fall of The City of Mahagonny” and other Weill gems are radically re-imagined in a program that blends cabaret, 20th century classical avant-garde music with jazz experimentalism.

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco, Paul Motian, Sun Ra pieces, original compositions, music inspired by Romanian folk songs, microtonal songs and more.

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco, Paul Motian, Sun Ra pieces, original compositions, music inspired by Romanian folk songs, microtonal songs and more.

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco, Paul Motian, Sun Ra pieces, original compositions, music inspired by Romanian folk songs, microtonal songs and more.

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco, Paul Motian, Sun Ra pieces, original compositions, music inspired by Romanian folk songs, microtonal songs and more.

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco, Paul Motian, Sun Ra pieces, original compositions, music inspired by Romanian folk songs, microtonal songs and more.

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco, Paul Motian, Sun Ra pieces, original compositions, music inspired by Romanian folk songs, microtonal songs and more.

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco, Paul Motian, Sun Ra pieces, original compositions, music inspired by Romanian folk songs, microtonal songs and more.

European Tour
WORKSHOP @ Walter. “Transylvanian Concert” featuring Mat Maneri & Lucian Ban

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco, Paul Motian, Sun Ra pieces, original compositions, music inspired by Romanian folk songs, microtonal songs and more.

“Retracing Bartok”
New project feat. violist Mat Maneri and JOHN SURMAN (bari sax, bass cl & sop sax) re-imagining Bela Bartok collected folk songs in Transylvania at the begining of the XX century. Produced by Jazz Updates and TM2021.

“Retracing Bartok”
New project feat. violist Mat Maneri and JOHN SURMAN (bari sax, bass cl & sop sax) re-imagining Bela Bartok collected folk songs in Transylvania at the begining of the XX century. Produced by Jazz Updates and TM2021.

WORKSHOP – Retracing Bartok – feat. violist Mat Maneri and JOHN SURMAN – the Bela Bartok collected folk songs in Transylvania at the begining of the XX century. Produced by Jazz Updates and TM2021.

“Retracing Bartok”
New project feat. violist Mat Maneri and JOHN SURMAN (bari sax, bass cl & sop sax) re-imagining Bela Bartok collected folk songs in Transylvania at the begining of the XX century. Produced by Jazz Updates and TM2021.

With: Sanda Weigl (voice), Mat Maneri (vla) Lucian Ban (piano)

The music of Kurt Weill and the German-expressionism songs of the Weimar culture in a unique interpretation by the singing sensation Sanda Weigl. Songs from „The Threepenny Opera”, „The Rise and Fall of The City of Mahagonny” and other Weill gems are radically re-imagined in a program that blends cabaret, 20th century classical avant-garde music with jazz experimentalism.

Playing with JORGE SYLVESTER one of the great alto saxophonists and an old colaborator. I have worked with Jorge in may projects through the year, featuring Barry Altschul, Carlo DeRosa, Sam Newsome, Alex Harding, Bob Stewart, etc . . . and our 4tet Asymmetry that released for Jazzaway Playground in 2007. Always a treat to be making music with him.

Celebrating the ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and presenting new material for un upcomming session at our favorite Brooklyn location.
Special project feat. violist Mat Maneri and JOHN SURMAN (bari sax, bass cl & sop sax) re-imaginingTransylvanian folk songs collected by Bela Bartok at the begining of the XX century. Produced by Jazz Updates and TM2021

European tour with new project – BLACKSALT – featuring my old friend & one of the great saxophonists of today, Mr. ABRAHAM BURTON. We’ve been playing together for more than a decade, most notably with ELEVATION 4tet but we always had a special chemistry in duo. Performing material to be recorded for right after the tour.

European tour with new project – BLACKSALT – featuring my old friend & one of the great saxophonists of today, Mr. ABRAHAM BURTON. We’ve been playing together for more than a decade, most notably with ELEVATION 4tet but we always had a special chemistry in duo. Performing material to be recorded for right after the tour.

European tour with new project – BLACKSALT – featuring my old friend & one of the great saxophonists of today, Mr. ABRAHAM BURTON. We’ve been playing together for more than a decade, most notably with ELEVATION 4tet but we always had a special chemistry in duo. Performing material to be recorded for right after the tour.

European tour with new project – BLACKSALT – featuring my old friend & one of the great saxophonists of today, Mr. ABRAHAM BURTON. We’ve been playing together for more than a decade, most notably with ELEVATION 4tet but we always had a special chemistry in duo. Performing material to be recorded for right after the tour.

European tour with new project – BLACKSALT – featuring my old friend & one of the great saxophonists of today, Mr. ABRAHAM BURTON. We’ve been playing together for more than a decade, most notably with ELEVATION 4tet but we always had a special chemistry in duo. Performing material to be recorded for right after the tour.

European tour with new project – BLACKSALT – featuring my old friend & one of the great saxophonists of today, Mr. ABRAHAM BURTON. We’ve been playing together for more than a decade, most notably with ELEVATION 4tet but we always had a special chemistry in duo. Performing material to be recorded for right after the tour.

European tour with new project – BLACKSALT – featuring my old friend & one of the great saxophonists of today, Mr. ABRAHAM BURTON. We’ve been playing together for more than a decade, most notably with ELEVATION 4tet but we always had a special chemistry in duo. Performing material to be recorded for right after the tour.

European tour with new project – BLACKSALT – featuring my old friend & one of the great saxophonists of today, Mr. ABRAHAM BURTON. We’ve been playing together for more than a decade, most notably with ELEVATION 4tet but we always had a special chemistry in duo. Performing material to be recorded for right after the tour.

European tour with new project – BLACKSALT – featuring my old friend & one of the great saxophonists of today, Mr. ABRAHAM BURTON. We’ve been playing together for more than a decade, most notably with ELEVATION 4tet but we always had a special chemistry in duo. Performing material to be recorded for right after the tour.

European tour with new project – BLACKSALT – featuring my old friend & one of the great saxophonists of today, Mr. ABRAHAM BURTON. We’ve been playing together for more than a decade, most notably with ELEVATION 4tet but we always had a special chemistry in duo. Performing material to be recorded for right after the tour.

European tour with new project – BLACKSALT – featuring my old friend & one of the great saxophonists of today, Mr. ABRAHAM BURTON. We’ve been playing together for more than a decade, most notably with ELEVATION 4tet but we always had a special chemistry in duo. Performing material to be recorded for right after the tour.

European tour with new project – BLACKSALT – featuring my old friend & one of the great saxophonists of today, Mr. ABRAHAM BURTON. We’ve been playing together for more than a decade, most notably with ELEVATION 4tet but we always had a special chemistry in duo. Performing material to be recorded for right after the tour.

Celebrating the ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and presenting new material for un upcomming session at our favorite Brooklyn location.

Tour with my friend, and bari sax extraordinaire Alex Harding. Music from our album “Somethin’ Holy” pieces by Ellington, Butch Morris, Muhal Richard Abrams, and premiering new music for a new recording.

Tour with my friend, and bari sax extraordinaire Alex Harding. Music from our album “Somethin’ Holy” pieces by Ellington, Butch Morris, Muhal Richard Abrams, and premiering new music for a new recording.

Tour with my friend, and bari sax extraordinaire Alex Harding. Music from our album “Somethin’ Holy” pieces by Ellington, Butch Morris, Muhal Richard Abrams, and premiering new music for a new recording.

Tour with my friend, and bari sax extraordinaire Alex Harding. Music from our album “Somethin’ Holy” pieces by Ellington, Butch Morris, Muhal Richard Abrams, and premiering new music for a new recording.

Tour with my friend, and bari sax extraordinaire Alex Harding. Music from our album “Somethin’ Holy” pieces by Ellington, Butch Morris, Muhal Richard Abrams, and premiering new music for a new recording.

Tour with my friend, and bari sax extraordinaire Alex Harding. Music from our album “Somethin’ Holy” pieces by Ellington, Butch Morris, Muhal Richard Abrams, and premiering new music for a new recording.

Tour with my friend, and bari sax extraordinaire Alex Harding. Music from our album “Somethin’ Holy” pieces by Ellington, Butch Morris, Muhal Richard Abrams, and premiering new music for a new recording.

Tour with my friend, and bari sax extraordinaire Alex Harding. Music from our album “Somethin’ Holy” pieces by Ellington, Butch Morris, Muhal Richard Abrams, and premiering new music for a new recording.

Tour with my friend, and bari sax extraordinaire Alex Harding. Music from our album “Somethin’ Holy” pieces by Ellington, Butch Morris, Muhal Richard Abrams, and premiering new music for a new recording.

Tour with my friend, and bari sax extraordinaire Alex Harding. Music from our album “Somethin’ Holy” pieces by Ellington, Butch Morris, Muhal Richard Abrams, and premiering new music for a new recording.

Tour with my friend, and bari sax extraordinaire Alex Harding. Music from our album “Somethin’ Holy” pieces by Ellington, Butch Morris, Muhal Richard Abrams, and premiering new music for a new recording.

Tour with my friend, and bari sax extraordinaire Alex Harding. Music from our album “Somethin’ Holy” pieces by Ellington, Butch Morris, Muhal Richard Abrams, and premiering new music for a new recording.

MAT MANERI (viola), JOHN HEBERT (bass), RANDY PETERSON (drums), LUCIAN BAN (piano). New quartet from Mat Maneri will feature prominently Mat’s music and material from a recorded session to be released as DUST.

With: Sanda Weigl (voice), Mat Maneri (vla) Lucian Ban (piano)

The music of Kurt Weill and the German-expressionism songs of the Weimar culture in a unique interpretation by the singing sensation Sanda Weigl. Songs from „The Threepenny Opera”, „The Rise and Fall of The City of Mahagonny” and other Weill gems are radically re-imagined in a program that blends cabaret, 20th century classical avant-garde music with jazz experimentalism.

MAT MANERI (viola), JOHN HEBERT (bass), RANDY PETERSON (drums), LUCIAN BAN (piano). New quartet from Mat Maneri will feature prominently Mat’s music and material from a recorded session to be released as DUST.

Celebrating the ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and presenting new material for un upcomming session at our favorite Brooklyn location.

Inspired by Jimmy Giuffre. Lucian Ban (piano), Alex Simu (Bb clarinet, Bass extednded Cl, Tenor Cl)

Inspired by Jimmy Giuffre. Lucian Ban (piano), Alex Simu (Bb clarinet, Bass extednded Cl, Tenor Cl)

Inspired by Jimmy Giuffre. Lucian Ban (piano), Alex Simu (Bb clarinet, Bass extednded Cl, Tenor Cl)

Inspired by Jimmy Giuffre. Lucian Ban (piano), Alex Simu (Bb clarinet, Bass extednded Cl, Tenor Cl)

Inspired by Jimmy Giuffre. Lucian Ban (piano), Alex Simu (Bb clarinet, Bass extednded Cl, Tenor Cl)

with singer G.Tarmure from Transylvania
Celebrating the Sunnyside records “Songs from Afar” CD release of ELEVATION Quartet featuring Abraham Burton (ten sax), Brad Jones (bass) tba (drums) + special guest Gavril Tarmure (vocal). Co-presented with ARCS

with singer G.Tarmure from Transylvania
Celebrating the Sunnyside records “Songs from Afar” CD release of ELEVATION Quartet featuring Abraham Burton (ten sax), Brad Jones (bass) tba (drums) + special guest Gavril Tarmure (vocal). Co-presented with ARCS

Celebrating the ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and presenting new material for un upcomming session at our favorite Brooklyn location.

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco, Paul Motian, Sun Ra pieces, original compositions, music inspired by Romanian folk songs, microtonal songs and more. With support from RCINY.

Featuring Bob Hoffnar (pedalsteel), Ingebrigt Flatten (bass), Jeffrey Olson (drums), Lucian Ban (keys), Mat Maneri (vla)

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco, Paul Motian, Sun Ra pieces, original compositions, music inspired by Romanian folk songs, microtonal songs and more. With support from RCINY.

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco, Paul Motian, Sun Ra pieces, original compositions, music inspired by Romanian folk songs, microtonal songs and more. With support from RCINY.

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco, Paul Motian, Sun Ra pieces, original compositions, music inspired by Romanian folk songs, microtonal songs and more. With support from RCINY.

SOUNDING TEARS European CD Release TOUR
Celebrating 2016 CLEAN FEED records “Sounding Tears” release featuring EVAN PARKER (saxes), MAT MANERI (viola), LUCIAN BAN (piano).

SOUNDING TEARS European CD Release TOUR
Celebrating 2016 CLEAN FEED records “Sounding Tears” release featuring EVAN PARKER (saxes), MAT MANERI (viola), LUCIAN BAN (piano).

SOUNDING TEARS European CD Release TOUR
Celebrating 2016 CLEAN FEED records “Sounding Tears” release featuring EVAN PARKER (saxes), MAT MANERI (viola), LUCIAN BAN (piano).

SOUNDING TEARS European CD Release TOUR
Celebrating 2016 CLEAN FEED records “Sounding Tears” release featuring EVAN PARKER (saxes), MAT MANERI (viola), LUCIAN BAN (piano).

SOUNDING TEARS European CD Release TOUR
Celebrating 2016 CLEAN FEED records “Sounding Tears” release featuring EVAN PARKER (saxes), MAT MANERI (viola), LUCIAN BAN (piano).

SOUNDING TEARS European CD Release TOUR
Celebrating 2016 CLEAN FEED records “Sounding Tears” release featuring EVAN PARKER (saxes), MAT MANERI (viola), LUCIAN BAN (piano).

SOUNDING TEARS European CD Release TOUR
Celebrating 2016 CLEAN FEED records “Sounding Tears” release featuring EVAN PARKER (saxes), MAT MANERI (viola), LUCIAN BAN (piano). Co-presented with RCI Lisbon.

SOUNDING TEARS European CD Release TOUR
Celebrating 2016 CLEAN FEED records “Sounding Tears” release featuring EVAN PARKER (saxes), MAT MANERI (viola), LUCIAN BAN (piano).

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco, Paul Motian, Sun Ra pieces, original compositions, music inspired by Romanian folk songs, microtonal songs and more. Co-presented with RCI.

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco, Paul Motian, Sun Ra pieces, original compositions, music inspired by Romanian folk songs, microtonal songs and more. Co-presented with RCI.

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco, Paul Motian, Sun Ra pieces, original compositions, music inspired by Romanian folk songs, microtonal songs and more. Co-presented with RCI.

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco, Paul Motian, Sun Ra pieces, original compositions, music inspired by Romanian folk songs, microtonal songs and more. Co-presented with RCI.

With: Sanda Weigl (voice), Mat Maneri (vla) Lucian Ban (piano)

The music of Kurt Weill and the German-expressionism songs of the Weimar culture in a unique interpretation by the singing sensation Sanda Weigl. Songs from „The Threepenny Opera”, „The Rise and Fall of The City of Mahagonny” and other Weill gems are radically re-imagined in a program that blends cabaret, 20th century classical avant-garde music with jazz experimentalism.

Duo with an old colaborator, the great Abraham Burton on ten sax.

Celebrating the ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and presenting new material for un upcomming session at our favorite Brooklyn location.

Celebrating the ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and presenting new material for un upcomming session at our favorite Brooklyn location.

Mat’s new Quartet featuring Stomu Takeishi (bass) Randy Peterson (drums) , Lucian Ban (piano) !

Reunion tour with my friend, and bari sax extraordinaire Alex Harding. Music from our album “Somethin’ Holy” pieces by Ellington, Butch Morris, Muhal Richard Abrams, and premiering new music for this tour.

Reunion tour with my friend, and bari sax extraordinaire Alex Harding. Music from our album “Somethin’ Holy” pieces by Ellington, Butch Morris, Muhal Richard Abrams, and premiering new music for this tour.

Reunion tour with my friend, and bari sax extraordinaire Alex Harding. Music from our album “Somethin’ Holy” pieces by Ellington, Butch Morris, Muhal Richard Abrams, and premiering new music for this tour.

Reunion tour with my friend, and bari sax extraordinaire Alex Harding. Music from our album “Somethin’ Holy” pieces by Ellington, Butch Morris, Muhal Richard Abrams, and premiering new music for this tour.

Reunion tour with my friend, and bari sax extraordinaire Alex Harding. Music from our album “Somethin’ Holy” pieces by Ellington, Butch Morris, Muhal Richard Abrams, and premiering new music for this tour.

Reunion tour with my friend, and bari sax extraordinaire Alex Harding. Music from our album “Somethin’ Holy” pieces by Ellington, Butch Morris, Muhal Richard Abrams, and premiering new music for this tour.

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco, POual Motian, Sun Ra pieces, original compositions, music inspired by Romanian folk songs, microtonal songs and more.

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco, POual Motian, Sun Ra pieces, original compositions, music inspired by Romanian folk songs, microtonal songs and more

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco, POual Motian, Sun Ra pieces, original compositions, music inspired by Romanian folk songs, microtonal songs and more.

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco, POual Motian, Sun Ra pieces, original compositions, music inspired by Romanian folk songs, microtonal songs and more.

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco, POual Motian, Sun Ra pieces, original compositions, music inspired by Romanian folk songs, microtonal songs and more.

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco, POual Motian, Sun Ra pieces, original compositions, music inspired by Romanian folk songs, microtonal songs and more.

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco, POual Motian, Sun Ra pieces, original compositions, music inspired by Romanian folk songs, microtonal songs and more.

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco, POual Motian, Sun Ra pieces, original compositions, music inspired by Romanian folk songs, microtonal songs and more.

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco, POual Motian, Sun Ra pieces, original compositions, music inspired by Romanian folk songs, microtonal songs and more.

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco, POual Motian, Sun Ra pieces, original compositions, music inspired by Romanian folk songs, microtonal songs and more.

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco, POual Motian, Sun Ra pieces, original compositions, music inspired by Romanian folk songs, microtonal songs and more.

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco, POual Motian, Sun Ra pieces, original compositions, music inspired by Romanian folk songs, microtonal songs and more. Presented by Fasching and The Romanian Cultural Institute.

Celebrating the ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and presenting new material for un upcomming session at our favorite Brooklyn location.

Duo with tenor sax great and old collaborator Abraham Burton. New music for duet.

MAT MANERI (viola), JOHN HEBERT (bass), RANDY PETERSON (drums), LUCIAN BAN (piano). New quartet from Mat Maneri featuring some of my favorite cats around.

Celebrating the ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and presenting new material for un upcomming session at our favorite Brooklyn location.

Celebrating the music & influence of the great pianist Paul Bley. Post concert discussion with Virgil Mihaiu & Adrian Lacatus on Bley & poetry. Mircea Albutiu Jazzography photography exhibition also opens.

Celebrating the music & influence of the great pianist Paul Bley

Double vill with PALE DOT: Mircea Tiberian & Toma Dimitriu

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco pieces and Bartok collected folk songs, original compositions, microtonal songs and more.

Celebrating the music & influence of the great pianist Paul Bley

Celebrating the music & influence of the great pianist Paul Bley

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco pieces and Bartok collected folk songs, original compositions, microtonal songs and more.

Joe Lasko DUO plays the 2nd set.

Celebrating the ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and presenting new material for un upcomming session at our favorite Brooklyn location.

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco pieces and Bartok collected folk songs, original compositions, microtonal songs and more.

Joe Lasko DUO plays the 2nd set.

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco pieces and Bartok collected folk songs, original compositions, microtonal songs and more.

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco pieces and Bartok collected folk songs, original compositions, microtonal songs and more.

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco pieces and Bartok collected folk songs, original compositions, microtonal songs and more.

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco pieces and Bartok collected folk songs, original compositions, microtonal songs and more.

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco pieces and Bartok collected folk songs, original compositions, microtonal songs and more.

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco pieces and Bartok collected folk songs, original compositions, microtonal songs and more.

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco pieces and Bartok collected folk songs, original compositions, microtonal songs and more.

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco pieces and Bartok collected folk songs, original compositions, microtonal songs and more.

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco pieces and Bartok collected folk songs, original compositions, microtonal songs and more.

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco pieces and Bartok collected folk songs, original compositions, microtonal songs and more.

Celebrating the Sunnyside records \”Songs from Afar\” CD release of ELEVATION Quartet featuring Abraham Burton (ten sax), John Hebert (bass) Eric McPherson (drums) + special guest Gavril Tarmure (vocal).

Celebrating the Sunnyside records “Songs from Afar” CD release of ELEVATION Quartet featuring Abraham Burton (ten sax), John Hebert (bass) Eric McPherson (drums) + special guest Gavril Tarmure (vocal).

Celebrating the Sunnyside records “Songs from Afar” CD release of ELEVATION Quartet featuring Abraham Burton (ten sax), John Hebert (bass) Eric McPherson (drums) + special guest Gavril Tarmure (vocal).

Celebrating the Sunnyside records “Songs from Afar” CD release of ELEVATION Quartet featuring Abraham Burton (ten sax), John Hebert (bass) Eric McPherson (drums) + special guest Gavril Tarmure (vocal).

Celebrating the Sunnyside records “Songs from Afar” CD release of ELEVATION Quartet featuring Abraham Burton (ten sax), John Hebert (bass) Eric McPherson (drums). Co-presented with Instituto Cultural Rumano.

Celebrating the Sunnyside records “Songs from Afar” CD release of ELEVATION Quartet featuring Abraham Burton (ten sax), John Hebert (bass) Eric McPherson (drums). Co-presented with Instituto Cultural Rumano.

Celebrating the Sunnyside records “Songs from Afar” CD release of ELEVATION Quartet featuring Abraham Burton (ten sax), John Hebert (bass) Eric McPherson (drums). Co-presented with Instituto Cultural Rumano.

Celebrating the Sunnyside records “Songs from Afar” CD release of ELEVATION Quartet featuring Abraham Burton (ten sax), John Hebert (bass) Eric McPherson (drums). Co-presented with Instituto Cultural Rumano.

Celebrating the Sunnyside records “Songs from Afar” CD release of ELEVATION Quartet featuring Abraham Burton (ten sax), John Hebert (bass) Eric McPherson (drums). Co-presented with Instituto Cultural Rumano.

Celebrating the Sunnyside records “Songs from Afar” CD release of ELEVATION Quartet featuring Abraham Burton (ten sax), John Hebert (bass) Eric McPherson (drums).

Celebrating the Sunnyside records “Songs from Afar” CD release of ELEVATION Quartet featuring Abraham Burton (ten sax), John Hebert (bass) Eric McPherson (drums).

Celebrating the Sunnyside records “Songs from Afar” CD release of ELEVATION Quartet featuring Abraham Burton (ten sax), John Hebert (bass) Eric McPherson (drums) and Mat Maneri (viola). The album features special guest Gavril Tarmure singing 3 Transylvanian ancient folk songs.

Celebrating the ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and presenting new material for un upcomming session at our favorite Brooklyn location.

Celebrating the ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and presenting new material for un upcomming session at our favorite Brooklyn location.

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco & Sun Ra pieces, Bartok collected folk songs, original compositions, microtonal songs and more.

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco pieces and Bartok collected folk songs, original compositions, microtonal songs and more. Presented by Romanian Culutral Institute Budapest and BMC.

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco pieces and Bartok collected folk songs, original compositions, microtonal songs and more. Presented in partneriat with Jazz Updates TM

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco pieces and Bartok collected folk songs, original compositions, microtonal songs and more.

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco pieces and Bartok collected folk songs, original compositions, microtonal songs and more.

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco pieces and Bartok collected folk songs, original compositions, microtonal songs and more.

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco pieces and Bartok collected folk songs, original compositions, microtonal songs and more. With support form Romanian Cultural Institute Berlin.

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco pieces and Bartok collected folk songs, original compositions, microtonal songs and more. With support form Romanian Cultural Institute Berlin

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco pieces and Bartok collected folk songs, original compositions, microtonal songs and more. With support form Romnaian Cultural Institute Berlin

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Enesco pieces and Bartok collected folk songs, original compositions, microtonal songs and more. With support form Romanian Cultural Institute Berlin.

Celebrating the ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and presenting new material for un upcomming session at our favorite Brooklyn location.

new trio at a favorite Brooklyn venue.

Celebrating the ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and presenting new material for un upcomming session at our favorite Brooklyn location.

New project featuring featuring BOB STEWART (tuba), BRUCE WILLIAMS (alto sax), MAT MANERI (viola) and the great BILLY HART (drums).

Seven pianists offer thanks, memories, and performances in honor of the late great iconoclast.
Lucian Ban, Ethan Iverson, Frank Kimbrough, Matt Mitchell, Aaron Parks, Jacob Sacks and Rob Schwimmer. More info at Ethan’s blog.

New Quartet featuring Thomas Morgan (bass) and Gerald Cleaver ! Come check this new band and one of the great locations for music in Brooklyn.

Celebrating the ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and presenting new material for un upcomming session at our favorite Brooklyn location.

Celebrating the Sunnyside records “Songs from Afar” CD release of ELEVATION Quartet featuring Abraham Burton (ten sax), John Hebert (bass) Eric McPherson (drums). The album features special guest Gavril Tarmure singing 3 Transylvanian ancient folk songs and Mat Maneri on viola on several tracks.

Celebrating the Sunnyside records “Songs from Afar” CD release of ELEVATION Quartet featuring Abraham Burton (ten sax), John Hebert (bass) Eric McPherson (drums). The album features special guest Gavril Tarmure singing 3 Transylvanian ancient folk songs and Mat Maneri on viola on several tracks.

Celebrating the Sunnyside records “Songs from Afar” CD release of ELEVATION Quartet featuring Abraham Burton (ten sax), John Hebert (bass) Eric McPherson (drums). The album features special guest Gavril Tarmure singing 3 Transylvanian ancient folk songs and Mat Maneri on viola on several tracks.

Celebrating the Sunnyside records “Songs from Afar” CD release of ELEVATION Quartet featuring Abraham Burton (ten sax), John Hebert (bass) Eric McPherson (drums). The album features special guest Gavril Tarmure singing 3 Transylvanian ancient folk songs and Mat Maneri on viola on several tracks.

Celebrating the Sunnyside records “Songs from Afar” CD release of ELEVATION Quartet featuring Abraham Burton (ten sax), John Hebert (bass) Eric McPherson (drums). The album features special guest Gavril Tarmure singing 3 Transylvanian ancient folk songs and Mat Maneri on viola on several tracks.

Celebrating the Sunnyside records “Songs from Afar” CD release of ELEVATION Quartet featuring Abraham Burton (ten sax), John Hebert (bass) Eric McPherson (drums). The album features special guest Gavril Tarmure singing 3 Transylvanian ancient folk songs and Mat Maneri on viola on several tracks.

Celebrating the Sunnyside records “Songs from Afar” CD release of ELEVATION Quartet featuring Abraham Burton (ten sax), John Hebert (bass) Eric McPherson (drums). The album features special guest Gavril Tarmure singing 3 Transylvanian ancient folk songs and Mat Maneri on viola on several tracks.

Celebrating the Sunnyside records “Songs from Afar” CD release of ELEVATION Quartet featuring Abraham Burton (ten sax), John Hebert (bass) Eric McPherson (drums). The album features special guest Gavril Tarmure singing 3 Transylvanian ancient folk songs and Mat Maneri on viola on several tracks.

Celebrating the Sunnyside records “Songs from Afar” CD release of ELEVATION Quartet featuring Abraham Burton (ten sax), John Hebert (bass) Eric McPherson (drums). The album features special guest Gavril Tarmure singing 3 Transylvanian ancient folk songs and Mat Maneri on viola on several tracks.

Celebrating the Sunnyside records “Songs from Afar” CD release of ELEVATION Quartet featuring Abraham Burton (ten sax), John Hebert (bass) Eric McPherson (drums). The album features special guest Gavril Tarmure singing 3 Transylvanian ancient folk songs and Mat Maneri on viola on several tracks.

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Bartok collected folk songs, original compositions, microtonal songs and more.

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Bartok collected folk songs, original compositions, microtonal songs and more.

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Bartok collected folk songs, original compositions, microtonal songs and more.

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Bartok collected folk songs, original compositions, microtonal songs and more.

NYC CD Release for Nemu 2014 release of Fantasm Trio. The great Duo of Brian Drye & Billy Martin is also on the bill.

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Bartok collected folk songs, original compositions, microtonal songs and more. Concerts on both coasts with support from RCNY

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Bartok collected folk songs, original compositions, microtonal songs and more. Concerts on both coasts with support from RCNY

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Bartok collected folk songs, original compositions, microtonal songs and more. Concerts on both coasts with support from RCNY

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Bartok collected folk songs, original compositions, microtonal songs and more. Concerts on both coasts with support from RCNY

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Bartok collected folk songs, original compositions, microtonal songs and more. Concerts on both coasts with support from RCNY

Celebrating the 2013 ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and premiering new music for an upcoming session – Transylvanian doinas, re-imaginations of Bartok collected folk songs, original compositions, microtonal songs and more. Concerts on both coasts with support from RCNY

featuring Abraham Burton (ten sax), John Hebert (bass) Eric McPherson (drums) and Mat Maneri (viola) . Music form the upcomming Sunnyside records album ” Songs from Afar”

Celebrating the ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and presenting new material for un upcomming session at our favorite Brooklyn location.

Celebrating the ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and presenting new material for un upcomming session at our favorite Brooklyn location.

Curating the 2015 Bucharest Jazz Festival. For more info on concerts, programming, conferences, workshops, etc, please vizit www.bucharestjazzfestival.ro

With: Sanda Weigl (voice), Lucian Ban (piano), Albrecht Maurer (violin)

The music of Kurt Weill and the German-expressionism songs of the Weimar culture in a unique interpretation by the singing sensation Sanda Weigl. Songs from „The Threepenny Opera”, „The Rise and Fall of The City of Mahagonny” and other Weill gems are radically re-imagined in a program that blends cabaret, 20th century classical avant-garde music with jazz experimentalism. Born in Bucharest, Sanda Weigl and her family had to flee political persecution from the communist regime to Berlin, Germany, to their only surviving relative, Helene Weigl, Bertolt Brecht’s widow and director of the Berliner Ensemble. Sanda was immersed in the Brecht/Weill tradition meeting Lotte Lenya and studying with Helene. Since relocating to New York in the early nineties Sanda has performed her singular interpretations throughout the United States, Mexico, Poland, Germany, Austria, Israel and in her native Romania among other places.

With: Sanda Weigl (voice), Lucian Ban (piano), Albrecht Maurer (violin)

The music of Kurt Weill and the German-expressionism songs of the Weimar culture in a unique interpretation by the singing sensation Sanda Weigl. Songs from „The Threepenny Opera”, „The Rise and Fall of The City of Mahagonny” and other Weill gems are radically re-imagined in a program that blends cabaret, 20th century classical avant-garde music with jazz experimentalism. Born in Bucharest, Sanda Weigl and her family had to flee political persecution from the communist regime to Berlin, Germany, to their only surviving relative, Helene Weigl, Bertolt Brecht’s widow and director of the Berliner Ensemble. Sanda was immersed in the Brecht/Weill tradition meeting Lotte Lenya and studying with Helene. Since relocating to New York in the early nineties Sanda has performed her singular interpretations throughout the United States, Mexico, Poland, Germany, Austria, Israel and in her native Romania among other places.

featuring BOB STEWART (tuba), TONY MALABY (saxes), MAT MANERI (viola) LUCIAN BAN (piano) TBA (drums)

Mat Maneri (viola), Lucian Ban (piano) Celebrating the ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album and presenting new material for a 2nd upcomming album.

featuring Sanda Weigl (vocals), Mat Maneri (viola) Lucian Ban (piano).

Celebrating the ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album at our favorite Brooklyn location. The was recorded live in an Opera House in Transylvania and features 6 originals by both of us and a solo viola rendition of “Nobody Knows the Troubles I’ve seen . . . . .

featuring Sanda Weigl (vocals), Mat Maneri (viola) Lucian Ban (piano).

Celebrating the NEMU Records release of a special violin -viola-piano TRIO with Albrecht Maurer and Mat Maneri . . . “FANTASM” named after a Paul Motian tune was recorded @ the Loft in Cologne in 2012 & 2013 and features along with the Motian piece original music by all members. We worked before in Enesco Re-Imagined and it’s amazing to work with strings and especially with these two musicians.

Theo Jorgensmann (cl), Albrecht Maurer (vln), Mat Maneri (vla), Lucian Bna (p)

Celebrating the NEMU Records release of a special violin -viola-piano TRIO with Albrecht Maurer and Mat Maneri . . . “FANTASM” named after a Paul Motian tune was recorded @ the Loft in Cologne in 2012 & 2013 and features along with the Motian piece original music by all members. We worked before in Enesco Re-Imagined and it’s amazing to work with strings and especially with these two musicians.

Celebrating the NEMU Records release of a special violin -viola-piano TRIO with Albrecht Maurer and Mat Maneri . . . “FANTASM” named after a Paul Motian tune was recorded @ the Loft in Cologne in 2012 & 2013 and features along with the Motian piece original music by all members. We worked before in Enesco Re-Imagined and it’s amazing to work with strings and especially with these two musicians.

Special Guest – Ryan Carniaux. Celebrating the NEMU Records release of a special violin -viola-piano TRIO with Albrecht Maurer and Mat Maneri . . . “FANTASM” named after a Paul Motian tune was recorded @ the Loft in Cologne in 2012 & 2013 and features along with the Motian piece original music by all members. We worked before in Enesco Re-Imagined and it’s amazing to work with strings and especially with these two musicians.

Celebrating the NEMU Records release of a special violin -viola-piano TRIO with Albrecht Maurer and Mat Maneri . . . “FANTASM” named after a Paul Motian tune was recorded @ the Loft in Cologne in 2012 & 2013 and features along with the Motian piece original music by all members. We worked before in Enesco Re-Imagined and it’s amazing to work with strings and especially with these two musicians.

Celebrating the NEMU Records release of a special violin -viola-piano TRIO with Albrecht Maurer and Mat Maneri . . . “FANTASM” named after a Paul Motian tune was recorded @ the Loft in Cologne in 2012 & 2013 and features along with the Motian piece original music by all members. We worked before in Enesco Re-Imagined and it’s amazing to work with strings and especially with these two musicians.

Celebrating the NEMU Records release of a special violin -viola-piano TRIO with Albrecht Maurer and Mat Maneri . . . “FANTASM” named after a Paul Motian tune was recorded @ the Loft in Cologne in 2012 & 2013 and features along with the Motian piece original music by all members. We worked before in Enesco Re-Imagined and it’s amazing to work with strings and especially with these two musicians.

Celebrating the NEMU Records release of a special violin -viola-piano TRIO with Albrecht Maurer and Mat Maneri . . . “FANTASM” named after a Paul Motian tune was recorded @ the Loft in Cologne in 2012 & 2013 and features along with the Motian piece original music by all members. We worked before in Enesco Re-Imagined and it’s amazing to work with strings and especially with these two musicians.

Celebrating the NEMU Records release of a special violin -viola-piano TRIO with Albrecht Maurer and Mat Maneri . . . “FANTASM” named after a Paul Motian tune was recorded @ the Loft in Cologne in 2012 & 2013 and features along with the Motian piece original music by all members. We worked before in Enesco Re-Imagined and it’s amazing to work with strings and especially with these two musicians.

Celebrating the ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album that was recorded live in an Opera House in Transylvania and features 6 originals by both of us and a solo viola rendition of “Nobody Knows the Troubles I’ve seen”. Check the PRESS section for reviews.

Concert with UK great vibe player Corey Mwamba

Celebrating the ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album that was recorded live in an Opera House in Transylvania and features 6 originals by both of us and a solo viola rendition of “Nobody Knows the Troubles I’ve seen”. Check the PRESS section for reviews.

Celebrating the ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album that was recorded live in an Opera House in Transylvania and features 6 originals by both of us and a solo viola rendition of “Nobody Knows the Troubles I’ve seen”. Check the PRESS section for reviews.

featuring Sanda Weigl (vocals), , Mat Maneri (viola) Lucian Ban (piano). Weil. Hollender, Romanian songs & more

Celebrating the ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album at our favorite Brooklyn location. The was recorded live in an Opera House in Transylvania and features 6 originals by both of us and a solo viola rendition of “Nobody Knows the Troubles I’ve seen”. Check the PRESS section for reviews.

featuring BOB STEWART (tuba), TONY MALABY (saxes), MAT MANERI (viola) LUCIAN BAN (piano) TBA (drums)

Celebrating the Sunnyside ” Mystery” CD release of ELEVATION Quartet featuring Abraham Burton (ten sax), John Hebert (bass) Eric McPherson (drums)

Celebrating the Sunnyside ” Mystery” CD release of ELEVATION Quartet featuring Abraham Burton (ten sax), John Hebert (bass) Eric McPherson (drums)

Celebrating the Sunnyside ” Mystery” CD release of ELEVATION Quartet featuring Abraham Burton (ten sax), John Hebert (bass) Eric McPherson (drums)

Celebrating the Sunnyside ” Mystery” CD release of ELEVATION Quartet featuring Abraham Burton (ten sax), John Hebert (bass) Eric McPherson (drums)

Celebrating the Sunnyside ” Mystery” CD release of ELEVATION Quartet featuring Abraham Burton (ten sax), John Hebert (bass) Eric McPherson (drums)

Celebrating the Sunnyside ” Mystery” CD release of ELEVATION Quartet featuring Abraham Burton (ten sax), John Hebert (bass) Eric McPherson (drums)

Celebrating the Sunnyside ” Mystery” CD release of ELEVATION Quartet featuring Abraham Burton (ten sax), John Hebert (bass) Eric McPherson (drums)

Celebrating the Sunnyside ” Mystery” CD release of ELEVATION Quartet featuring Abraham Burton (ten sax), John Hebert (bass) Eric McPherson (drums)

Celebrating the ECM Records “Transylvanian Concert” album that was recorded live in an Opera House in Transylvania and features 6 originals by both of us and a solo viola rendition of “Nobody Knows the Troubles I’ve seen”. Check the PRESS section for reviews.

Mat Maneri (viola), Tony Malaby (ten sax), Lucian Ban (piano) – playing duets and trios at Sound It Out Series

Debut for new project featuring featuring BOB STEWART (tuba), TONY MALABY (ten sax), MAT MANERI (viola) TBA (drums).A new project with some amazing cats

Celebrating the ECM Records release of my duet with Mat Maneri . . . “Transylvanian Concert” was recorded live in an Opera House in Transylvania and features 6 originals by both of us and a solo viola rendition of “Nobody Knows the Troubles I’ve seen”. Check the PRESS section for reviews & press feedback.

Celebrating in the ! the ECM Records release of my duet with Mat Maneri . . . “Transylvanian Concert” was recorded live in an Opera House in Transylvania and features 6 originals by both of us and a solo viola rendition of “Nobody Knows the Troubles I’ve seen”. Check the PRESS section for reviews & press feedback.
Presented by ARS NOVA

Celebrating the ECM Records release of my duet with Mat Maneri . . . “Transylvanian Concert” was recorded live in an Opera House in Transylvania and features 6 originals by both of us and a solo viola rendition of “Nobody Knows the Troubles I’ve seen”.

Celebrating in the ! the ECM Records release of my duet with Mat Maneri . . . “Transylvanian Concert” was recorded live in an Opera House in Transylvania and features 6 originals by both of us and a solo viola rendition of “Nobody Knows the Troubles I’ve seen”. Check the PRESS section for reviews & press feedback.

Celebrating in the ! the ECM Records release of my duet with Mat Maneri . . . “Transylvanian Concert” was recorded live in an Opera House in Transylvania and features 6 originals by both of us and a solo viola rendition of “Nobody Knows the Troubles I’ve seen”. Check the PRESS section for reviews & press feedback.

Celebrating the ECM Records release of my duet with Mat Maneri . . . “Transylvanian Concert” was recorded live in an Opera House in Transylvania and features 6 originals by both of us and a solo viola rendition of “Nobody Knows the Troubles I’ve seen”. Check the PRESS section for reviews & press feedback.

Double Bill with ROMANIAN JAZZ COLLECTIVE
Celebrating in my hometown the ! the ECM Records release of my duet with Mat Maneri . . . “Transylvanian Concert” was recorded live in an Opera House in Transylvania and features 6 originals by both of us and a solo viola rendition of “Nobody Knows the Troubles I’ve seen”. Check the PRESS section for reviews & press feedback.

My first solo piano concert in Prague, part of a long and prestigious running series Jazz meets World

Performing with one of my favourite saxophone players.

Celebrating the ECM Records release of my duet with Mat Maneri . . . “Transylvanian Concert” was recorded live in an Opera House in Transylvania and features 6 originals by both of us and a solo viola rendition of “Nobody Knows the Troubles I’ve seen”. Check the PRESS section for reviews & press feedback.

Celebrating the ECM Records release of my duet with Mat Maneri . . . “Transylvanian Concert” was recorded live in an Opera House in Transylvania and features 6 originals by both of us and a solo viola rendition of “Nobody Knows the Troubles I’ve seen”. Check the PRESS section for reviews & press feedback.

special guest MARK DRESSER
Celebrating the ECM Records release of my duet with Mat Maneri . . . “Transylvanian Concert” was recorded live in an Opera House in Transylvania and features 6 originals by both of us and a solo viola rendition of “Nobody Knows the Troubles I’ve seen”. Check the PRESS section for reviews & press feedback.

DOUBLE BILL with BATTLE HYMNS & GARDENS
Celebrating the ECM Records release of my duet with Mat Maneri . . . “Transylvanian Concert” was recorded live in an Opera House in Transylvania and features 6 originals by both of us and a solo viola rendition of “Nobody Knows the Troubles I’ve seen”. Check the PRESS section for reviews & press feedback.

Celebrating the ECM Records release of my duet with Mat Maneri . . . “Transylvanian Concert” was recorded live in an Opera House in Transylvania and features 6 originals by both of us and a solo viola rendition of “Nobody Knows the Troubles I’ve seen”. Check the PRESS section for reviews & press feedback.

Celebrating the ECM Records release of my duet with Mat Maneri . . . “Transylvanian Concert” was recorded live in an Opera House in Transylvania and features 6 originals by both of us and a solo viola rendition of “Nobody Knows the Troubles I’ve seen”. Check the PRESS section for reviews & press feedback.

Celebrating the ECM Records release of my duet with Mat Maneri . . . “Transylvanian Concert” was recorded live in an Opera House in Transylvania and features 6 originals by both of us and a solo viola rendition of “Nobody Knows the Troubles I’ve seen”. Check the PRESS section for reviews & press feedback.

Celebrating the ECM Records release of my duet with Mat Maneri . . . “Transylvanian Concert” was recorded live in an Opera House in Transylvania and features 6 originals by both of us and a solo viola rendition of “Nobody Knows the Troubles I’ve seen”. Check the PRESS section for reviews & press feedback.

Celebrating the ECM Records release of my duet with Mat Maneri . . . “Transylvanian Concert” was recorded live in an Opera House in Transylvania and features 6 originals by both of us and a solo viola rendition of “Nobody Knows the Troubles I’ve seen”. Check the PRESS section for reviews & press feedback.

Celebrating the ECM Records release of my duet with Mat Maneri . . . “Transylvanian Concert” was recorded live in an Opera House in Transylvania and features 6 originals by both of us and a solo viola rendition of “Nobody Knows the Troubles I’ve seen”. Check the PRESS section for reviews & press feedback.

Celebrating the Sunnyside ” Mystery” CD release of ELEVATION Quartet featuring Abraham Burton (ten sax), John Hebert (bass) Eric McPherson (drums). . . . the great Drew Gress will be on bass at Cornbelia Cafe. Really excited about this release and project – it was recorded live in NYC @ Cornelia Street Cafe by the amazing Jimmy Katz.

Evan Parker (saxes), Mat Maneri (viola), Lucian Ban (p) . . .

Celebrating the ECM Records release of my duet with Mat Maneri . . . “Transylvanian Concert” was recorded live in an Opera House in Transylvania and features 6 originals by both of us and a solo viola rendition of “Nobody Knows the Troubles I’ve seen”. We are very much looking forward to this release tour.

Celebrating the ECM Records release of my duet with Mat Maneri . . . “Transylvanian Concert” was recorded live in an Opera House in Transylvania and features 6 originals by both of us and a solo viola rendition of “Nobody Knows the Troubles I’ve seen”. We are very much looking forward to this release tour.

Celebrating the ECM Records release of my duet with Mat Maneri . . . “Transylvanian Concert” was recorded live in an Opera House in Transylvania and features 6 originals by both of us and a solo viola rendition of “Nobody Knows the Troubles I’ve seen”. We are very much looking forward to this release tour.

Celebrating the ECM Records release of my duet with Mat Maneri . . . “Transylvanian Concert” was recorded live in an Opera House in Transylvania and features 6 originals by both of us and a solo viola rendition of “Nobody Knows the Troubles I’ve seen”. We are very much looking forward to this release tour . . . . Special guests in select locations.

special guest ALBRECHT MAURER
Celebrating the ECM Records release of my duet with Mat Maneri . . . “Transylvanian Concert” was recorded live in an Opera House in Transylvania and features 6 originals by both of us and a solo viola rendition of “Nobody Knows the Troubles I’ve seen”. We are very much looking forward to this release tour . . . . Special guests in select locations.

Celebrating the ECM Records release of my duet with Mat Maneri . . . “Transylvanian Concert” was recorded live in an Opera House in Transylvania and features 6 originals by both of us and a solo viola rendition of “Nobody Knows the Troubles I’ve seen”. We are very much looking forward to this release tour . . . . Special guests in select locations.

special guest ALBRECHT MAURER
Recording with Mat Maneri & Albrecht Maurer

special guest ALBRECHT MAURER
Celebrating the ECM Records release of my duet with Mat Maneri . . . “Transylvanian Concert” was recorded live in an Opera House in Transylvania and features 6 originals by both of us and a solo viola rendition of “Nobody Knows the Troubles I’ve seen”. We are very much looking forward to this release tour . . . . Special guests in select locations.

special guest ALBRECHT MAURER
Celebrating the ECM Records release of my duet with Mat Maneri . . . “Transylvanian Concert” was recorded live in an Opera House in Transylvania and features 6 originals by both of us and a solo viola rendition of “Nobody Knows the Troubles I’ve seen”. We are very much looking forward to this release tour . . . . Special guests in select locations.

Celebrating the ECM Records release of my duet with Mat Maneri . . . “Transylvanian Concert” was recorded live in an Opera House in Transylvania and features 6 originals by both of us and a solo viola rendition of “Nobody Knows the Troubles I’ve seen”. We are very much looking forward to this release tour . . . . Special guests in select locations.

special guest COREY MWAMBA
Celebrating the ECM Records release of my duet with Mat Maneri . . . “Transylvanian Concert” was recorded live in an Opera House in Transylvania and features 6 originals by both of us and a solo viola rendition of “Nobody Knows the Troubles I’ve seen”. We are very much looking forward to this release tour . . . . Special guests in select locations.

Celebrating the ECM Records release of my duet with Mat Maneri . . . “Transylvanian Concert” was recorded live in an Opera House in Transylvania and features 6 originals by both of us and a solo viola rendition of “Nobody Knows the Troubles I’ve seen”. We are very much looking forward to this release tour . . . . Special guests in select locations.

Celebrating the ECM Records release of my duet with Mat Maneri . . . “Transylvanian Concert” was recorded live in an Opera House in Transylvania and features 6 originals by both of us and a solo viola rendition of “Nobody Knows the Troubles I’ve seen”. We are very much looking forward to this release tour . . . . Special guests in select locations.

Celebrating the ECM Records release of my duet with Mat Maneri . . . “Transylvanian Concert” was recorded live in an Opera House in Transylvania and features 6 originals by both of us and a solo viola rendition of “Nobody Knows the Troubles I’ve seen”. We are very much looking forward to this release tour . . . . Special guests in select locations.

special guest EVAN PARKER
Celebrating the ECM Records release of my duet with Mat Maneri . . . “Transylvanian Concert” was recorded live in an Opera House in Transylvania and features 6 originals by both of us and a solo viola rendition of “Nobody Knows the Troubles I’ve seen”. We are very much looking forward to this release tour . . . . Special guests in select locations. Event Co-Presented with BRITISH COUNCIL Romania.

special guest ALBRECHT MAURER
Celebrating the ECM Records release of my duet with Mat Maneri . . . “Transylvanian Concert” was recorded live in an Opera House in Transylvania and features 6 originals by both of us and a solo viola rendition of “Nobody Knows the Troubles I’ve seen”. We are very much looking forward to this release tour . . . . Special guests in select locations.

special guest ALBRECHT MAURER
Celebrating the ECM Records release of my duet with Mat Maneri . . . “Transylvanian Concert” was recorded live in an Opera House in Transylvania and features 6 originals by both of us and a solo viola rendition of “Nobody Knows the Troubles I’ve seen”. We are very much looking forward to this release tour . . . . Special guests in select locations.

Celebrating the Sunnyside ” Mystery” CD release of ELEVATION Quartet featuring Abraham Burton (ten sax), John Hebert (bass) and Eric McPherson (drums) . . . . the great Nasheet Waits (dr) and Brad Jones (bass) will be on tour with us. Really excited about this release and project – it was recorded live in NYC @ Cornelia Street Cafe by the amazing Jimmy Katz.
TKTS online. Followed by a meeting with the audience.

Celebrating the Sunnyside ” Mystery” CD release of ELEVATION Quartet featuring Abraham Burton (ten sax), John Hebert (bass) and Eric McPherson (drums) . . . . the great Nasheet Waits (dr) and Brad Jones (bass) will be on tour with us. Really excited about this release and project – it was recorded live in NYC @ Cornelia Street Cafe by the amazing Jimmy Katz.
TKTS online. Followed by a meeting with the audience.