The setlist includes readings of pieces by Thelonious Monk, Sun Ra, Duke Ellington, Hasaan Ibn Ali, Misha Mengelberg and Wayne Shorter, along with three of the pianist's originals.
[1] The Down Beat review by John Corbett notes that "The Greek-born Bostonian Pandelis Karayorgis is not without his funky edges on the amped keyboard, but his method isn't to put down kitschy grooves or create a sexy '70s fusion ambiance.
In his hands, and with his wonderful trio, the Rhodes is transformed into a versatile, gritty, pitch-based electronic sound generator--a perfect free-bop tool.
Karayorgis' new sonic and textural peregrinations are as substantial as his acoustic piano playing, and he's robustly supported by bassist Nate McBride and drummer Curt Newton.
"[3] In another review for All About Jazz Troy Collins says "Free Advice was a welcome reminder of Karayorgis' abilities in a traditional acoustic setting.