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Matthieu Saglio: Al Alba

by Thierry De Clemensat
European jazz is often deeply inspired by classical music and, on Al Alba, this influence is undeniable. In fact, this album is more a contemporary classical music album than a jazz record--unless one considers a few rhythmic flourishes. It is, therefore, best admired for the sheer beauty of its compositions, its interpretation, its arrangements and its vocal performances. Alfred Deller was considered one of the greatest countertenors of all time. Since his passing in the early 1980s, he ...
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