Manfredo Lament

If you're familiar with the Yussef Dayes experience and the way his drumming makes you feel alive, while furrowing your brow in awe, look no further than Manfredo Lament. This homegrown nu-jazz eclectic experience from Eora/Sydney will captivate you. Here's everything you need to know about Manfredo Lament:

Founded by Kurt Lam and Gabriel Haslam, Manfredo Lament thrives on spontaneity. With a rotating cast of talented individuals, this fusion of genres and experiences creates an acidic, psychedelic, new-wave soulful jazz that's vibrant and ever-evolving.

The hybrid nature of their composition allows many artists to join them on stage for one-off sets or live recordings, making each show unique. While the core pair, Kurt and Gabe, remain constant, exploring and exhibiting their friendship and love of music, their performances are dynamic and full of fun.

The underground scene of new-wave jazz is thriving, with many local talents in Eora/Sydney picking up percussive sticks and creating auditory mosaics. Kurt and Gabe draw influence from other artists like Foshe and Bentley, who also operate out of Sydney. Live recording and sessions are integral to their music, capturing the passion, soulfulness, and liveliness of jazz that is hard to package into a single track. Jazz, for them, is an evolving artwork, a mode of storytelling through rhythm and movement.

I first discovered Manfredo Lament through a recommendation from Xmunashe, another Eora/Sydney musician. Xmunashe called Manfredo Lament one of the most exciting and underrated acts in the underground scene. Like Manfredo Lament, Xmunashe also boasts an unconventional live session style that feels raw and captivating, making you feel present and engaged.

This hub of Eora artists, entangled and intertwined, could be one of the best collaborative ensembles out there. The "No Theory in Sound" experience in Eora, established by Xmunashe and his crew, involved Manfredo Lament and seems to epitomise creative culture in Australia right now. Definitely one to watch—I'm keeping a close eye on it!

Unfortunately, I missed Manfredo Lament's performance at The Toff in Town last Thursday due to illness. However, I highly recommend anyone to listen to them for a musical health boost. Kurt and Gabe's rich music knowledge and talent shine through their first EP, "Movement Saga & Fable." This fully improvised live debut showcases their percussive prowess. The energy-packed three-song EP is perfect for cooking Aglio e Olio in your kitchen, wearing nothing but an apron.

Reminiscent of the best of Yussef Dayes, with their personal flair and excitement for musical exploration, Kurt and Gabe excel in this EP. I hope to catch them live next time they're in town, or maybe I'll have to chase them up to Sydney.

This EP makes me imagine planning a dinner party for friends. They're bringing wine, you're cooking food. Feeding six people is no easy feat, but you have a secret weapon: Manfredo Lament. It's like a scene out of "X-Men" or "Over the Hedge" where time stands still as the percussive rhythm matches your culinary artistry. The guests arrive, greeted by the aroma of chilli, onions, garlic, parsley, and olive oil draped over freshly made linguine. The zest of a lemon and some cracked black pepper complete the dish. For dessert, a simple but perfect French Press coffee with mascarpone-flavoured gelato, making the best affogato ever. When the guests ask who to thank, you tell them to thank Manfredo Lament.