Matt Panayides; Rich Perry; Steve LaSpina; Mark Ferber
Release Date: 21 August 2026
Label: Steeplechase
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 716043400829
Description
Guitarist/Composer Matt Panayides makes a compelling SteepleChase debut with Present Echoes, a vibrant quartet session featuring tenor saxophonist Rich Perry, bassist Steve LaSpina, and drummer Mark Ferber. Written in the wake of drummer Anthony Pinciotti's passing, the album presents a full program of originals shaped by reflection, momentum and deep musical heritage. Panayides' writing blends modern harmonic motion with spacious grooves, while the band's interplay highlights each member's individuality--Perry's open, lyrical sound, LaSpina's agile virtuosity, and Ferber's dynamic palette. From the expansive "Midwestern Skies" to the powerful suite like "Resist" and a heartfelt reading of Wayne Shorter's "House of Jade," Present Echoes introduces a jazz' lead guitar with mature, distinctive voice and a quartet unified by purpose, sensitivity, and forward looking energy. "With a look back to classic Jazz guitar and a look forward to what awaits Jazz guitar, Matt Panayides provides the prism through which we may look in wonder." (Travis Rogers, Jr. - The Jazz Owl)
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