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Sebastien Paindestre: Live @ Duc des Lombards
ByPaindestre is quick to establish himself as the dominant musical force on this set, with a solid and strong performance on the opening "Le Yourtour," navigating between Jean-Claude Oleksiak's pronounced bass work and drummer Antoine Paganotti's crashing cymbal accents. Perhaps the most spacious tune offered here, Paindestre's trio tackles Tom Harrell's standard, "Sail Away," floating away with the highlight of the album. The trio slows down the tempo a bit, playing softly on "Bess You Is My Woman Now," but only for a short while, until the pianist changes gears mid-way through the piece and goes on a delightful piano romp.
Paindestre's "Metamorphose" delivers a vibrant sound, showcasing more of the leader's appreciable chops, also featuring an exciting drum solo that concludes the album's liveliest number. For someone who began learning the piano a mere 22 years ago, Paindestre displays glimpses of brillianceboth in the quality of his compositions and the manner of his performanceon "5 Bd Serrurier" and "La Java de la Luna II," an eight-minute, crowd-pleasing exposé of improvisational grit and technical mastery.
Paindestre continues his exploration of progressive jazz with another exquisite outing on Live @ Duc des Lombards, painting a musical portrait that endures long after it's over.
Track Listing
Le Tourtour; Sail Away; Le Soupirail; Bess You Is My Woman Now; Metamporphose; 5 BD Serrurier; La Java de la Luna II; Ron's Place.
Personnel
Sebastien Paindestre
pianoSebastien Paindestre: piano; Jean-Claude Oleksiak: bass; Antoine Paganotti: drums; Michele-Anna Mimouni: vocals ( 8 ).
Album information
Title: Live @ Duc des Lombards | Year Released: 2010 | Record Label: ARC - Artists Recording Collective
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About Sebastien Paindestre
Instrument: Piano
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