Jazz Articles about Jacques Chanier Trio

Jacques Chanier Trio: Kite Flight

by Glenn Astarita
November 1, 2000

The piano trio format gets a boost with this new recording by the Boston-based “Jacques Chanier Trio”. On Kite Flight, pianist Jacques Chanier, bassist Thomson Kneeland and drummer Brooke Sofferman interject prominent doses of grandeur and verve into this set consisting of ten Chanier original compositions. Essentially, the music zips by at an often-whirlwind pace. Other than a few ballads, these musicians maintain a lofty degree of excitement, which is evident from the onset with the opener, titled, “Two Blues ...

Jacques Chanier Trio: Kite Flight

by Mark Corroto
November 1, 2000

If Exuberance is defined as uninhibited enthusiasm, pianist Jacques Chanier’s original outing as a leader can be defined as exhilarating. The Paris (France not Texas) born, Berklee-schooled Boston resident has immersed himself in the American medium know as jazz. Specifically bebop, post-bop, contemplative, Shorter-esqe jazz. His prior recordings as sideman were with the Henry Cook Band, both Dimensional Odyssey (1995) and Live At Montreux/Detroit (1998) are on Accurate records.

Chanier’s trio includes bassist Thomson Kneeland and drummer Brooke Sofferman whose ...

Jacques Chanier Trio: Kite Flight

by Jim Santella
November 1, 2000

Throughout its album of Jacques Chanier’s compositions, this Boston-based trio improvises with meaningful dialogue. Brushes swirl complacently around “Quiet Memories” while piano and bass stroll along a meandering path. “Blue Bec” integrates jazz with classical, while “Naïve Cat” infuses a folk song quality. Chanier’s title track moves briskly through one scene after another with seamless motion. Each of the three artists contributes equally with polished compassion. Impressionism can sometimes lead individuals toward separate paths, but Chanier’s trio has strong ties. ...