Author: Truffaz, Erik

Features:

• Mantis by Erik Truffaz (2001-11-12)

Format: Import

Release Date: 09-04-2002

Details: Amazon.ca On Mantis trumpeter Erik Truffaz draws his lyrical lineage from Miles Davis. He merges the ethereal textures of Davis's Ascenseur Pour L'Echafaud and In A Silent Way with world music and modern dance rhythms. Backed by guitarist Manu Codjia, bassist Michel Benita and drummer Philippe Garcia, Truffaz's vibratoless open horn melds with drum'n'bass and hip-hop beats on "Saisir" and the title track. "No Fear" and "Tahun Bahu" swing with a more mainstream jazz feel. But "Nina Valeria", a duet piece with virtuoso Anour Brahem, and "Magrouni", an anthemic ditty featuring vocalist Mounir Troudi, both have Arabic tinges. Truffaz and company create a compelling sound collage that dances and trances. --Eugene Holley, Jr Product Description Import pressing of his 2002 album that is out-of-print in the US. Jazz Times said of it on it's release: '...This is intelligent, uncompromising music happening in the now, played by musicians with serious chops, fertile imaginations and the courage of their convictions...' Features Truffaz backed by Mounir Troudi ( vocals); Philippe Garcia (spoken vocals, drums); Anouar Brahem (oud); Manu Codjia (guitar); and Michel Benita (bass). 11 tracks. Blue Note.

UPC: 724353510121

EAN: 0699713092718

Model: 1842393

Languages: English

Binding: Audio CD

Item Condition: UsedVeryGood