Interview with Mark Reilly about “Masquerader” and more

With Masquerader, Matt Bianco returns to the vibrant rhythmic landscapes that have long defined its sound, drawing once again on Latin American influences, jazz-inflected arrangements and refined pop songwriting. More than forty years after «Whose Side Are You On?», Mark Reilly continues to navigate beyond trends and labels, shaping the project around collaboration, groove and musical instinct rather than genre definitions. In this conversation with Musica Jazz, he looks back at the band’s origins, reflects on the present state of music, and introduces the spirit behind the new album. Hello Mark, welcome to Musica Jazz. Let’s start with Matt Bianco’s latest album, Masquerader. It’s an album that immediately makes clear your love for Latin American music, which can also be heard in your previous albums. When and how did this passion for South American sounds begin? It started with bands like War and Santana who had a Latin fusion and […]