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Nicolas Masson Parallels: Thirty Six Ghosts
by Glenn Astarita
Switzerland reared tenor sax ace and composer Nicolas Masson draws inspiration from Yoshitoshi Taiso's (1839-1892) woodblock paintings. Hence, emotion and impressionism is projected via the power of jazz music, as Masson and his quartet render a poly-angled view that incorporates the artist's lucid imagery and contrasting colors. With Thirty Six Ghosts, the saxophonist leads a concentrated ...
Ailleurs
By Colin Vallon
Label: Hat Hut Records
Released: 2007
Track listing: Le Paradis Perdu; Babylone; Swing Low; Souris; Trenke, Todorke; Sous-Marin; Je Ne Sais Pas; Robots; Zombie; Mardi; Quand Meme; Elle.
Colin Vallon Trio: Ailleurs
by Glenn Astarita
The alternative jazz piano trio vibe hits rather poignantly during the start of the opening piece on Ailleurs, “Le Paradis Perdu. With dense bells, cymbals, prepared piano treatments and an ethereal world music sound, you might guess that the Colin Vallon Trio is up to something rather special. The musicians instill budding movements and regal choruses ...
