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WITH EYES CLOSED

“The recording may be an act of conversation, but it is a witty one, as collective improvisation ideally is.”

— Richard J. Salvucci, All About Jazz, 2025
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“It’s an album that knows what it wants to do and does it well.”

— Nigel Jarrett, Jazz Journal, 2024
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“Panayides brings his own style to the forefront, with adventurous harmonics and a clean, post bebop sound.”

— Dee Dee McNeil, Making a Scene, 2024
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Matt Panayides Releases a New Album “With Eyes Closed”

Joe Barth talks with Matt Panayides about the album, his development as a guitarist, and his musical influences.

— Jazz Guitar Today, 2024
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“His originals are always consistently contemporary and attractive.”

— Filipe Freitas, JazzTrail, 2021
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“Field Theory is an unpredictable, memorable and timeless listening experience.”

— Take Effect Reviews, 2021 — 8/10
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“The album is unshakably bright and accessible, with everyone abiding by Panayides’ muse and playing their roles remarkably well.”

— Jack Bowers, All About Jazz, 2015
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“Panayides makes a case for being mentioned among the best jazz traditionalists playing guitar these days.”

— John Heidt, Vintage Guitar, 2011
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“The results show Panayides is a top-notch composer and player ready for his spotlight.”

— Doug Simpson, Audiophile Audition, 2011
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