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Grand Pianoramax
Born in Geneva, Switzerland May 1976, Leo Tardin started his musical training studying classical...
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Grand Pianoramax
Grand Pianoramax

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Released: Mar 22, 2005
Released By ObliqSound
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release description

TOUR DATES:
March 30, 2005 – Grand Pianoramax @ Makor – New York, NY USA - 20:00
April 15, 2005 – Grand Pianoramax @ Chorus with Jojo Mayer – Lausanne,
Switzerland - 21:00
April 24, 2005 – Grand Pianoramax @ AMR with Jojo Mayer – Geneva, Switzerland - 20:30

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. Also appearing on two tracks is drummer Ferenc Nemeth (2002 Monk Institute).

Official Grand Pianoramax Site
tracks
Starlite
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Feudor
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Interlude 1: Cosmodrome
The Walk
Freestyle Figures
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The Space Race (East Vs. West)
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Interlude 2: Panorama
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Tranquille
Starlite (Nuspirit Helsinki Remix)
Grand Pianoramax Drop
press

"Fresh new music from a fresh new artist...we will continue to hear great things from Grand Pianoramax" — Roy Ayers

"One of the best things I’ve heard all year." — Atjazz

"Grand Pianoramax is a must have for any Jojo Mayer or drum n’bass enthusiast. It will appeal to the jazz fan and the funky techno head in all of us." — Jazzreview.com

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