Houria [Import]

Description du produit HOURIA Critique French bassist Stéphane Kerecki is one of the fascinating European jazz prospects of the 21st century... There are brief improv duets between Malaby and the bassist, and a suite composed for Malaby passes from a dreamily dirge-like theme, through free-improv and back, with Kerecki's booming rhythmic figures giving the band immense life. --The Guardian This quartet's pared-down nod towards North Africa blends jazz and Mediterranean culture seamlessley. --Financial Times It's not easy to find words to describe just how good this album is. Kerecki's blend of composition and improvisation and of North African and Western methods and rhythms is fascinating in itself. His ability to mix moods and colours is even more impressive with the emotional range varying from the meditative to the celebratory. This mix of beauty and power makes for a totally absorbing record that engages the listener on many levels. --The Jazzman