Jazz Articles about Le Boeuf Brothers

Le Boeuf Brothers: House Without A Door

by Mike Jacobs
June 14, 2023

Le Boeuf Brothers + Jack Quartet: Imaginist

by Alberto Bazzurro
March 17, 2017

Non solo due, come l'intestazione lascerebbe intendere, ma addirittura tre sono gli elementi che vengono a intersecarsi in questo ambizioso album: il quintetto jazz dei gemelli Le Boeuf, trentenni di natali californiani (Santa Cruz) e successiva formazione newyorchese, il quartetto d'archi Jack e, nella suite “A Dream" che occupa il cuore (e una buona metà) del CD, la voce narrante di Paul Whitworth, a contatto con l'omonimo racconto di Franz Kafka (titolo originale tedesco “Ein Traum"). Detta ...

Le Boeuf Brothers + JACK Quartet: Imaginist

by Mike Jacobs
December 1, 2016

If one were to reference the Le Boeuf Brothers previous recordings for what to expect from their latest effort with the JACK Quartet, Imaginist, they might indeed find a pattern of fine musicianship and compositional ability that would not mislead. But clear evidence would also be shown of the Le Boeuf's tendencies toward eclecticism and unpredictability. These clues would also not mislead but would be of little help, specifically. And if one were to look to some of the many ...

Take Five With The Le Boeuf Brothers

by Pascal Le Boeuf
January 3, 2012

Meet Le Boeuf Brothers: Prepare to be astonished by the bold compositions and stylish approach of the Le Boeuf Brothers, jazz twins with an ear for innovation, drama, and a touch of humor. Part of a growing New York jazz scene characterized by odd time signatures, current indie rock, and the influences of artists such as Radiohead, Kurt Rosenwinkel and Herbie Hancock, Remy and Pascal Le Boeuf (saxophone and piano) play a sophisticated brand of modern jazz that, ...

Le Boeuf Brothers: In Praise of Shadows

by Mark F. Turner
October 20, 2011

Projects such as the Le Boeuf Brothers' In Praise of Shadows should help quiet the debate on whether or not jazz is stagnating. The twins--keyboardist Pascal and saxophonist/clarinetist Remy--are talented musicians and award-winning composers who are a part of the new breed of young artists, like trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire, pianist John Escreet and bassist Esperanza Spalding, who channel their influences, environments, and resources into works that reflect their own identities. As in their self-released 2009 debut, House ...