Enigmatix is an album by jazz pianist Roberto Magris released on the JMood label in 2015, featuring performances by Magris with his trio from Kansas City.[1][2][3][4]

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
DownBeat	[5]
All About Jazz	[6]
All About Jazz	[7]
Jazz Journal	[8]
JazzdaGama	[9]
Orkester Journalen	[10]
Jazz Podium	[11]
Jazzrytmit	[12]

The DownBeat review by Carlo Wolff awarded the album 3½ stars and simply states: "Italian pianist Roberto Magris goes modern and groovy on Enigmatix, his intriguing foray into complex funk and pop."[5] The All About Jazz review by Jack Bowers awarded the album 4 stars and simply states: "In spite of the album's esoteric title, the music is resolutely transparent and accessible with no shortage of melody, harmony or rhythm. A spellbinding showcase for Roberto Magris whose notable artistry enables Enigmatix to stand out in a crowd."[6] The All About Jazz review by Edward Blanco awarded the album 4 stars and simply states: "Pianist Roberto Magris takes on the challenge of modern jazz by producing a stellar new sound on the creative Enigmatix, featuring a tad more of his improvisational skills, compositional diversity and excellent musicianship in delivering another outstanding outing affirming his reputation as one of the finest piano men in the world."[7]

Track listing

1. Enigmatix - part 1 (Roberto Magris) - 12:55
2. Counterparts (Roberto Magris) - 5:47
3. No Sadness (Roberto Magris) - 6:33
4. J.F. No Key (Roberto Magris) - 14:25
5. Enigmatix - part 2 (Roberto Magris) - 10:15
6. My Cherie Amour (Stevie Wonder) - 8:01
7. Do It Again (Fagen/Becker) - 8:12

Personnel

Musicians

• Roberto Magris - piano
• Dominique Sanders - bass
• Brian Steever - drums
• Pablo Sanhueza - congas and percussion
• Monique Danielle - vocal (on # 3)

Production

• Paul Collins – executive producer and producer
• George Hunt – engineering
• Stephen Bocioaca – design
• Jerry Lockett – photography

References