Any Joe Maneri fans?

[Against Will]

Greetings,

I heard Joe Maneri's version of Peter Dolger's "Paniots Nine" on the movie American Splendour. I heard about Mr. Maneri from watching the commentary track (which has a few good tidbits on good (unfortunately, usually rare) jazz groups and albums). I've looked into him a bit and it seems that a good deal of his discography is not much like Paniots Nine (which seems like it's going to be a hard album to obtain). I was wondering if anyone here is a fan/knows a bit about Mr. Maneri and might be able to suggest a good place to start with him.

Thanks.

[JimK]

I suggest you check out www.jazzcorner.com

The "Speakeasy" is their Bullentin Board.
There's a few fans of 'the round, fat man' over there; I think some would even fall on their sword for the guy.

Of course, there were as many detractors, too!

[brianrost]

You might have better luck over in the DB forums.

Here's Joe's web site:
http://joemaneri.com/

"Paniots Nine" was last issued on the Avant label which I believe is now defunct.

I saw him live once (he doesn't perform very often) and it was fascinating although I'm not sure I understood what he was trying to do I have a few of his recordings on the ECM and Leo labels and they are out there to say the least.

[Against Will]

Originally Posted by brianrost

You might have better luck over in the DB forums.

Here's Joe's web site:
http://joemaneri.com/

"Paniots Nine" was last issued on the Avant label which I believe is now defunct.

I saw him live once (he doesn't perform very often) and it was fascinating although I'm not sure I understood what he was trying to do I have a few of his recordings on the ECM and Leo labels and they are out there to say the least.

I was thinking DB might have more responses, but I thought I'd try here before venturing to the other side of the bridge.