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Buyu Ambroise: Blues in Red

by Jim Santella
Combining soulful blues with traditional Haitian music, saxophonist Alix Buyu" Ambroise creates a session filled with heartfelt spirit and founded on lively Latin rhythms. The program moves smoothly through lyrical melodies and mournful airs. Hence, his Latin jazz program folds in the best of both worlds.
Ambroise's soulful saxophone lead replaces the chant of traditional music. Through his instrument, he chants" with deep, religious feeling. Trombone, piano and bass--in turn--improvise with sensuality. The timbral combination of tenor saxophone ...
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