''Trinity'' is a

solo album An album is a collection of audio recordings issued on compact disc (CD), vinyl, audio tape, or another medium such as digital distribution. Albums of recorded sound were developed in the early 20th century as individual 78 rpm records co ...

by American composer, improviser and jazz violin and viola player

Mat Maneri Mat Maneri (born October 4, 1969) is an American composer, violin, and viola player. He is the son of the saxophonist Joe Maneri and Sonja Maneri. Career Maneri has recorded with Cecil Taylor, Guerino Mazzola, Matthew Shipp, Joe Morris, Ger ...

recorded in 1999 and released in 2001 on the ECM label.

Reception

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review by Thom Jurek awarded the album 4 stars calling it "a mystifying debut by a devastatingly creative and deftly talented musician".Jurek, T
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'' described the album as "an astonishing solo performance, richly textured and deftly executed, and full of the funky simplicity of early jazz." Writing for

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, Mark Corroto commented: "The organic freedom of Maneri's playing on ''Trinity'' reveals the source of his energy: the architecture of composition combined with judicious use of space. ''Trinity'' is an admirable album of thoughtful and inspired improvisation." Critic

Gary Giddins Gary Giddins is an American jazz critic and author. He wrote for ''The Village Voice'' from 1973; his "Weather Bird" column ended in 2003. In 1986 Gary Giddins and John Lewis created the American Jazz Orchestra which presented concerts using a ...

called the album "a solo recital of unexpected depth and variety," and remarked: "His adaptation of 'Sun Ship,' a stark and rather insubstantial Coltrane fragment, begins with barely a hint of the source material, then proceeds to locate it in the course of deliberate microtonal stages, building to a vigorous peak as if the Coltrane figure had to be earned." Aaron Steinberg of

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stated: "As with most nonpiano solo recitals, ''Trinity'' demands a lot from its listeners. Taking a structured, composerly approach to the violin, however, Maneri does make it easier. Rather than focus on sheer technique, Maneri's patient playing focuses on the polyphonic capabilities of his instrument. Bowing two and three notes simultaneously or bowing and plucking at the same time, Maneri often sounds like a string ensemble."

Track listing

:''All compositions by Mat Maneri except as indicated'' # "Pure Mode" (

Matthew Shipp Matthew Shipp (born December 7, 1960) is an American pianist, composer, and bandleader. Early life and education Shipp was raised in Wilmington, Delaware, and began playing piano at six years old. His mother was a friend of trumpeter Clifford B ...

) - 3:54 # "Almost Pretty" - 4:39 # "Trinity" - 10:04 # "Sun Ship" (

John Coltrane John William Coltrane (September 23, 1926 – July 17, 1967) was an American jazz saxophonist, bandleader and composer. He is among the most influential and acclaimed figures in the history of jazz and 20th-century music. Born and raise ...

) - 7:22 # "Blue Deco" - 8:29 # "Veiled" - 5:08 # "Iron Man" ( Eric Dolphy) - 3:13 # "Lattice" ( Joe Morris) - 3:22 # "November 1st" - 10:48 # "Lady Day's Lament" (

Joe Maneri Joseph Gabriel Esther Maneri (February 9, 1927 – August 24, 2009), was an American jazz composer, saxophone and clarinet player. Violinist Mat Maneri is his son. Boston Microtonal Society In 1988, Maneri founded the Boston Microtonal Society ...

) - 6:47 :*Recorded at Gateway Studio in Kingston, England in July 1999

Personnel

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References

{{Authority control 2000 albums Mat Maneri albums ECM Records albums Albums produced by Manfred Eicher