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Continue reading →: Album review: In Her Footsteps by Martin Listabarth TrioIn Her Footsteps, the latest album of the Martin Listabarth Trio, invites the listener into the enchanting world of contemporary jazz. Formed of Martin Listabarth (piano and composition), Gidi Kalchhauser (bass) and Sebastian Simsa (drums), the trio continues the musical journey begun with their older projects, such as Postcards and…
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Continue reading →: Album review: Quelques Notes sur la Liberté by Michel PortalQuelques Notes sur la Liberté (Little Notes on Freedom), the final album of the legendary jazz musician Michel Portal was released in posthumously. Serving as the soundtrack to the documentary of the same name directed by Benjamin Delattre, the opus pays a brilliant homage to the artist. Throughout the record,…
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Continue reading →: ITW: Jérémie Rhorer on conductingLuna Park: You began your journey as a musician. How did you end up becoming a conductor? Jérémie Rhorer: It was during a concert, when I was a young choir singer at the Maîtrise de Radio France that my calling was born. We were rehearsing the final part, and I…
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Continue reading →: Album review: Always Near by Pierre TereygeolAlways Near marks the first solo album by guitarist Pierre Tereygeol, revisiting his instrument and delivering one of the most ambitious projects of the year. For Pierre Tereygeol, this new project originated from a search for singularity, something that the listener can sense throughout this bold opus. From the opening…
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Continue reading →: ITW: Avishai Cohen on his careerL. Park: Since you started your career, you’ve released over twenty albums. Which one was the more complex to write and why? Avishai Cohen: Interesting question. I guess the record… Well, it depends. There’s a record called Almah, which is with a chamber orchestra or a chamber configuration—which is composed…
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Continue reading →: Album review: Evanscape by Enrico Pieranunzi and Bebo FerraEvanscape, the first collaborative album by musicians Enrico Pieranunzi and Bebo Ferra, reveals an intimate and poignant musical project. Featuring original compositions by both artists, this opus pays homage to Bill Evans, legendary jazz pianist and composer. A feel-good record embedded in nostalgia Throughout the album, the listener is invited…
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Continue reading →: Album review: Let It Be Blue by Annie LalaloveThe singer-songwriter Annie Lalalove is back with her third studio album, Let It Be Blue. Drawing influences from rock, pop, gospel and many more, Lalalove delivers a powerful and moving opus. The album opens with acoustic vibes on the track Woman, a beautiful anthem about love. Here, Lalalove explores her…
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Continue reading →: ITW: Camille Pépin on her creative processLuna Park: You composed many pieces, from chamber music to orchestra works. How does your approach differ depending on the type of work you are composing? Camille Pépin: In reality, my approach is the same for every piece. The challenge for me is always to write music that feels fresh…
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Continue reading →: ITW: A story of sharing with Senny CamaraLuna Park: Your album Yéné represents a blend of different musical genres such as folk, Afro, and blues. Could you take us through your writing and recording process? Senny Camara: Yéné is a mixture of everything, with a lot of my African roots (Senegalese, Serer, Manding and Wolof). For now,…
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Continue reading →: Single review: Lookie by Avishai CohenThe legendary jazz musician Avishai Cohen has just released the first single from Eternal Child, his upcoming album. Performed with Itay Simhovich and Eviatar Slivnik, Lookie returns to the musical foundations of Cohen’s sound. The counterpoint as nostalgia’s messenger With its piano introduction, Lookie brings us back to the old-school…





