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d i s s i d e n t
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a r t i s t : Henry Texier
t i t l e : Strings' Spirit
d a t e : 2003
l a b e l : Label Bleu
g e n r e : Jazz
r l s. d a t e : Jun/2003
t r a c k s : 05
b i t r a t e : 192kbps
s i z e : 47,8 MB
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A two CD set that barely exceeds the time limit of a single
disk, Strings' Spirit puts Henri Texier's longstanding Azur
Quartet in front of a twenty-nine piece string orchestra with
superb results. Among the many highlights: the snaky,
personality-filled trombone of Glenn Ferris, one of the unsung
modern greats of the instrument; the powerful, vigorous, and
compelling saxophone of Henri's son, the lesser-known SΘbastien
Texier; the intricate writing of bassist Henri Texier,
including arrangements for the strings that do not follow
either of the customary paths of laying down plush carpets of
sound or engaging solely in abstractions. Texier deliberately
inserts the strings sparingly and as necessary, developing them
as an extra voice for added color. The strings, performing
mostly but not always as a collective, are not used to fuse
genres but to accent a purely jazz mode. They contribute
importantly, with percussive accents, power, and caressing
melodies. For those who particularly appreciate the jazz
trombone, the considerable length allotted Ferris should be, if
not revelatory, at least thrilling, as he is given ample
opportunity to shine. Ferris shows his two prominent sides:
that of a raunchy, gut-wrencher; and of a soft and gentle teddy
that whispers with precise intonation. Bojan Zulfikarpasic's
piano cuts a more conventional mode, as does Henri Texier on
bass, with the sound of the latter thumping its steady beat
with impeccable precision.
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01-Armoire Dog [01:12]
02-Tonic Tony [07:05]
03-Serious Seb [10:32]
04-Glenn The Space [07:53]
05-B.Z. The Bee [08:02]
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34:44 min
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