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The Ordinary Square: When in Paris

by James Pearse
June 15, 2015

When in Paris (Hoob Records, 2015) is a multifaceted album. The complexity of the French capital is explored with a collection of songs that range from sublime to swinging. The nine original compositions by bassist and bandleader Viktor Skokic provide a platform for the members of this intriguing ensemble to engage in energetic interaction with maximum room for spontaneity and whim.Skokic, who surfaced on the trio album Perfectly Still (Footprint, 2014), wrote the music performed here ...