A breath of fresh air for Porgy & Bess! Philippe Chagne on saxophone and Rémi Toulon on piano revisit this classic with humor and finesse. A vibrant album to enjoy without moderation!
A landmark work of 20th-century music, George and Ira Gershwin's opera has never ceased to inspire jazz musicians. To mark the 90th anniversary of the premiere of Porgy & Bess, saxophonist Philippe Chagne and pianist Rémi Toulon offer an intimate and personal reinterpretation. Drawing on their longstanding musical rapport and more than 1,500 concerts across France and Europe, this project is remarkable for the richness of its sonic textures, embracing the timeless melodies of Porgy & Bess with virtuosity, humor, and a particularly infectious joy of playing! “Frugal yet intensely musical, full of freshness” “A surprising, moving album (…) A true delight!” F. Lacharme, Club JazzaFIP “A modern and sensitive reinterpretation that emphasizes attentive listening and subtlety of performance” J. Pauper, Couleurs Jazz Philippe Chagne: saxophone Marc Bollengier: double bass Rémi Toulon: piano Jean-Baptiste Loutte: drums
Price: Full price: 10 EUR
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