MOUTIN REUNION
QUARTET "Red Moon" Sunnyside
Friday,
January 2, 2004
The
brothers Moutin --
Francois on bass and Louis on drums – bracket their
new quartet release with a pair of familiar tunes cast in a new light:
First,
an abstract duet arrangement of "La Mer
(Beyond The Sea)," marked by
skittish lines, swift
exchanges and percussive textures; last, an unusually slow and soulful
take on
"Stompin' at The Savoy." If you lose track of a melody at times, no
matter. The band's transcendent musical rapport offers ample
compensation...
To
download
the complete
article in pdf format, click here
|
