After Brother Stoon, Interférences, Baptiste Herbin’s second album as a leader, confirms his exceptional talent. The sound of his alto has once again gained breadth and depth. His phrasing, even clearer if that were needed, irresistibly draws you into a captivating story in each of the fourteen tracks. From the modern “Pour la mie” to the vertiginous neobop “Parker 51” by Jimmy Raney, from the beautiful ballad “Malala” on soprano to Thelonious Monk’s “Ask me now,” via the free incursion of “Interférences,” Baptiste Herbin firmly takes us by the hand and leads us into his vision of jazz and beyond... His companions are wonderful musicians. They are brilliant, and they have to be to rise to the demands of the project. We can be proud to have, so close to us, a musician of the caliber of Baptiste Herbin; and of course to have Interférences to listen to again and again. (Aldo Romano)