The debut recording by this international French-based group draws their
musical influences from many sources. Cabaret and the swing and sweet
bands of the '30s and '40s become immediately apparent, and upon further
inquiry Cuban and Brazilian rhythms, Spanish guitar, and gypsy music
are all evident. An accomplished instrumental lineup including
accordion, trumpet, and acoustic jazz guitar helps to facilitate abrupt
and frequent stylistic changes. "Moi, Mon Âme et Ma Conscience" is a
Cotton Club-styled sizzler performed in the
Cab Calloway
tradition while "Istanbul" evokes images from its namesake. Guitarist
Potzi is a superb Madagascan musician whose expertise lies in the
acoustic guitar and who presumably cites
Django Reinhardt,
Charlie Christian, and
Joe Pass
as influences. David Lewis' muted trumpet along with Potzi's gypsy jazz
guitar and Belle du Berry's colorful and expressive voice is a
wonderful combination and is fully capable of interpreting the music of
the world in new and unique ways.
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