''Enigmatix'' is an album by jazz pianist

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released on the JMood label in 2015, featuring performances by Magris with his trio from

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.Roberto Magris: Enigmatix
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Reception

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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." The

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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." The

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."

Track listing

# Enigmatix - part 1 (

) - 12:55 # Counterparts (Roberto Magris) - 5:47 # No Sadness (Roberto Magris) - 6:33 # J.F. No Key (Roberto Magris) - 14:25 # Enigmatix - part 2 (Roberto Magris) - 10:15 # My Cherie Amour (

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Personnel

Musicians

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*Dominique Sanders -

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*Brian Steever -

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*Pablo Sanhueza - congas and

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*Monique Danielle -

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(on # 3)

Production

* Paul Collins –

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* George Hunt –

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* Stephen Bocioaca –

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* Jerry Lockett –

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References

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