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EHA: Paris Rio New York

by Jim Worsley
July 18, 2020

French guitarist's Philippe Coignet's new ensemble recording is like that of a well-rooted tree with many powerful branches reaching out uniquely, but collectively connecting back to its inner core. EHA (pronounced as a long A-ha) is comprised of a five-part nucleus with several worldly guest stars. In addition to Coignet, the quintet features fellow Frenchman Damien Schmitt on drums, bassist Michel Alibo from Martinique, pianist Leandro Aconcha from Switzerland, and Brazilian saxophonist Cacau de Queiroz. Eleven distinctly original ...