Jazz Articles about Sylvain Rey

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Album Review

Duo Réflections: Duo Réflections

Read "Duo Réflections" reviewed by Nenad Georgievski

by Nenad Georgievski
December 27, 2025

Piano and guitar duos walk a fine line. Too much harmony, and the sound collapses into density; too little, and the music drifts apart. In the hands of the French group Duo Réflections, this fragile balance becomes something alive and breathing. Pianist Sylvain Rey and guitarist Leandro López-Nussa have been refining their partnership for nearly a decade, and La Tregua marks the moment when trust, risk, and restraint coexist in perfect tension. Their debut album reimagined standards, but ...

Album Review

Duo Reflections: La Tregua

Read "La Tregua" reviewed by Neil Duggan

by Neil Duggan
October 10, 2025

Piano and guitar duos often face inherent challenges, as both instruments naturally occupy similar harmonic territory and can easily fall into predictable musical patterns. However, French group Duo Réflections, consisting of pianist Sylvain Rey and guitarist Leandro López-Nussa, navigate these potential pitfalls with remarkable finesse on their second album, La Tregua. While their debut focused on reworking jazz standards, La Tregua marks a major leap forward, featuring eight original compositions alongside one cover. Their adventurous spirit extends further: ...