Leo Tardin is the premiere winner of the Montreux Jazz Festival International Piano Solo Competition, and under the moniker Grand Pianoramax, he has conceived a piano and drums duo that mixes improvisational jazz with modern day electronic elements to create a unique nu-jazz experience.
Leo recorded the album in New York with drum sensation Jojo Mayer, who is well recognized as a drum master and also for the drum & bass oriented event Prohibited Beatz. Also appearing on two tracks is drummer Ferenc Nemeth (2002 Monk Institute).
September 2004 saw the release of the single "Starlite" with remixes from Nuspirit Helsinki & Domu. "Starlite" received big thumbs up and support from the likes of Rainer Trüby, Jazzanova, Michael Rütten, Patrick Forge, Mr. Scruff, Laurent Garnier, Osunlade and Atjazz.
The "Starlite" Nuspirit Helsinki Remix is a bonus track on Grand Pianoramax and the 2nd single "Freestyle Figures" will release Fall 2005 on 12" with Atjazz and Yam Who? Remixes. Enhanced CD with a short video documentary about the musicians and the music included.
"As a newcomer to the scene, Leo Tardin brings us fresh new music. This debut album marks a great performance with fine arrangements and exquisite soloing. I have been pleased to work with Leo in the past and know that he is someone we will continue to hear great things from in the future." - Roy Ayers
Check out the artist's website:
http://www.obliqsound.comTrack List:
1. Starlite
2. Feudor
3. Interlude 1: Cosmodrome
4. The Walk
5. Freestyle Figures
6. The Space Race (east Vs West)
7. Interlude 2: Panorama
8. Tranquille
9. Starlite (nuspirit Helsinki Rmx)
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