Jazz Articles about The View From Madeleine's Couch

The View From Madeleine's Couch: Tranquilo

by Michael P. Gladstone
March 31, 2005

Surprises abound in this delightful Brazilian album from an Australian group with the unlikely moniker of The View From Madeleine's Couch. It is also reasonable to expect that you won't be able to find this in your favorite music store filed properly unless some sharp-eyed employee was able to make the proper categorization.

The group consists of singer/percussionist Anje West and vibraphonist/percussionist/arranger Kym Ambrose. They are supported by guitar, rhythm section and occasional string quartet. Five of these ...