Jazz Articles about Nicolas Masson

Nicolas Masson: Yellow (A Little Orange)

by Christopher Shoe
April 12, 2007

As is implied by the title, Yellow (A Little Orange) can be perceived as one thing at first glance--perhaps an attempt at the avant-garde by a group of talented young musicians but, when dissected further, holding much more complexity than simply one color tone. This recording is a second for the Nicolas Masson Quartet and shows a type of maturity in modern music that is sought after by many musicians and listeners alike. Swiss Masson, here on ...