Jazz Articles

Jean-Philippe Viret: L'Indicible

by John Kelman
January 16, 2006

The excitement of an encounter between musicians who have never worked together can often make for unexpected magic. Still, there's much to be said for the evolving chemistry of longstanding collaborations. While French bassist Jean-Philippe Viret works extensively in Europe with artists like pianist Bill Carrothers and drummer Daniel Humair, his seven year-old trio with pianist Edouard Ferlet and drummer Antoine Banville evidences his true mettle. The group's two fine records for the now-defunct Sketch label--2000's Considérations and 2002's Étant ...