Chicago-based pianist, composer Maxx McGathey has come up with a slice of old school cinematic jazz-noir. The He started creating the tracks for his forthcoming Imaginary Eyes album during the pandemic, going back to an upright piano as his main instrument to figure out the basics. The carefully orchestrated lead single The Staircase was inspired by Hitchcock, so it became both a bit scary and alluring composition - think the jazz age shaking hands with Kurt Weill.
Imaginary Eyes will be released via Nudie Records (2LP, digital). Release date: September 27th.
