Interférences

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After "Brother Stoon", "Interférences", the second album as a leader by Baptiste Herbin, confirms his exceptional talent. The sound of his alto has gained even more breadth and depth. His phrasing, clearer if it needed to be, irresistibly takes you on an exciting journey through each of the fourteen tracks. From the modern "Pour la mie", to the dizzying neobop "Parker 51" by Jimmy Raney, from the beautiful ballad "Malala" to the soprano in "Ask me now" by Thelonious Monk, not to mention 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 one must be to rise to the level of the project's demands. We can be proud to have, close to us, a musician of the caliber of Baptiste Herbin; and of course to have "Interférences" to listen to and re-listen to. (Aldo Romano)