Jazz Articles about Pete Malinverni

Pete Malinverni: Of One Mind

by Dave Nathan
May 1, 2001

Upon hearing the opening measures of “Everything I Love", adjectives like “relaxed", “uncomplicated" and “lyrical" comes to mind on the back of notes coming from Pete Malinverni's piano. But there are also elements of surprise throughout added to make sure that everyone's listening. As he moves along romantically on “Blame it on My Youth" all of a sudden some discordant notes appear. But consistent with the mood of this album while they may be jarring, it's a smooth, not rough, ...

Pete Malinverni: Of One Mind

by AAJ Staff
December 1, 2000

As the scrappy and doggedly independent Reservoir Music label continues its dedication to the piano trio through its New York Piano Series, Pete Malinverni emerges as a voice falling into the tradition of the Series while pursuing his own muse through a confident, no-frills style.On Of One Mind (referring to the unity of thought among the trio's members), Malinverni re-interprets some standards, as well as the gospel tune “Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child," with a resolutely ...

Pete Malinverni: A Very Good Year

by C. Andrew Hovan
July 1, 1999

Since establishing himself in New York in 1981, pianist Pete Malinverni has been content to work in a variety of settings that haven't brought him name recognition as of yet, but have kept him deeply immersed in music. His pedagogical endeavors find him at New York University and William Patterson and he can often be heard on Sunday mornings playing the piano at a local Baptist church.

For his second Reservoir date as a leader, Malinverni again chooses to explore ...