Jazz Articles about Orchestre National de Jazz

Orchestre National de Jazz: Charmediterran

by Jerry D'Souza
October 13, 2003

Diversity is the keynote of the Orchestre National de Jazz, led by Paolo Damiani, the first foreign musical director of the French Orchestra. The charms of the Mediterranean that sweep through the music are evoked by the many rhythmic patterns of the lands of the region. More, the compositions come from Damiani, Trovesi, Jeanneau and Brahem, each with his own perspective but with his eyes on the whole. In coming together, they have constructed an exciting musical travelogue. Credit should ...