Jazz Articles about Joëlle Léandre

Joelle Leandre - Hasse Poulsen - Francois Houle: c'estca

by Glenn Astarita
May 1, 2001

Recorded live in Paris, 2000 – this trio embarks upon a quietly energetic affair as they rely upon their combined improvisational savvy and inherent resourcefulness for a set consisting of interweaving dialogue and polychromatic themes. On “c’estica 1”, double bassist Joelle Leandre pursues sweeping bowed bass lines, often counterbalancing clarinetist Francois Houle’s fleeting lyricism and guitarist Hasse Poulsen’s fervent plucking as the band renders a propulsive course of attack amid a potpourri of intricate developments.

The piece titled “c’estca 4” ...

Joelle Leandre & Sebi Tramontana: E'vero

by Glenn Astarita
October 1, 1999

One of the premier arco-bassists of our time, Joelle Leandre along with the mega-talented trombonist from the Italian Instabile Orchestra, Sebi Tramontana perform as a duo on the adventurous and at times breathtaking E’vero. A total of 9 pieces titled, E’Vero numbers 1-9 were recorded live at Lukaskirche, Munich July 21, 1997 as E’vero implies – something to the effect of nine individuals each with distinct personalities coexisting in harmonious fashion. On “E’vero” # 2, Ms. Leandre plucks and bends ...