Mahlis-Panos Project: Protoleia

Mixing Mediterranean sounds with a chamber-like jazz feel, Dimitris Mahils brings his oud and guitar together with Anastasios Panos’s percussion and Dan Lutz’s bass to create some Aegean jewels of sounds.  The originals like “The Feeling of New” and “Dimi’s Kurdi” have an elastic warmth; just enough use of space to make you appreciate the interplay between everyone involved. The lyrical melodies such as “Sunday’s Proposal” and the title track are like gentle dances that keep your feet moving. A take of Wayne Shorter’s “Masqualero” is quite intriguing as well, and the traditional Greek tune “Thalassa” is as embracing as a dip in a Cretan beach.  As enjoyable as calamari, lemon, and tzadziki sauce.

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