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In the hands of Richard Galliano, the mechanical intricacies of the accordion become agents of a compelling musical power, grace, and expression. A virtuoso of the instrument, Galliano exploits the complete orchestral potential of the keys, buttons, and air beneath his fingers. On Laurita, his musicianship is put in the service of utterly swinging jazz that is informed by the romantic and impressionistic influences of Galliano's French-Italian heritage. Call it the soundtrack for the boulevardier who likes to chase his espresso with a shot of bop. The core group on this 1995 session is Galliano, drummer Joey Baron, and bassist Palle Danielsson -- a formidable trio in which Baron's muscular, musical touch and Danielsson's rich tone and technique have unfettered space to interact with Galliano's multiphonics. Guest appearances are made by frequent Galliano collaborator Michel Portal on bass clarinet for two tracks, violinist Didier Lockwood on two, and harmonica virtuoso Toots Thielemans for two others. Each works wonderful alchemy with Galliano, their contributions extending and transforming the ideas, shapes, and colors of the leader's compositions and instrumental palette. The set, consisting mostly of the leader's originals, along with a pair from Galliano mentor Astor Piazzolla, has an exciting, contemporary freshness that marries jazz drive with an elegant take on the European folk tradition. The one notable departure from this vein is Galliano's "Mr. Clifton," a track where the trio manages to out-zydeco the song's namesake, zydeco king Clifton Chenier.
© Jim Todd /TiVo
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© 1995 Francis Dreyfus Music SARL, a BMG Company ℗ 1995 Francis Dreyfus Music SARL, a BMG Company
Astor Piazzolla, Composer - Pierre Jacquot, RecordingEngineer - Joey Baron, Drums - Richard Galliano, Accordion, MainArtist - Palle Danielsson, Bass - YVES CHAMBERLAND, Producer - Serge Babkine, Engineer - Wilfried Harpaille, MasteringEngineer
© 1995 Francis Dreyfus Music SARL, a BMG Company ℗ 1994 Francis Dreyfus Music SARL, a BMG Company
Pierre Jacquot, RecordingEngineer - Toots Thielemans, Harmonica - Joey Baron, Drums - Richard Galliano, Accordion, MainArtist - Palle Danielsson, Bass - YVES CHAMBERLAND, Producer - Serge Babkine, Engineer - Wilfried Harpaille, MasteringEngineer
© 1995 Francis Dreyfus Music SARL, a BMG Company ℗ 1994 Francis Dreyfus Music SARL, a BMG Company
Pierre Jacquot, RecordingEngineer - Didier Lockwood, Violin - Joey Baron, Drums - Richard Galliano, Accordion, MainArtist - Palle Danielsson, Bass - YVES CHAMBERLAND, Producer - Serge Babkine, Engineer - Wilfried Harpaille, MasteringEngineer
© 1995 Francis Dreyfus Music SARL, a BMG Company ℗ 1994 Francis Dreyfus Music SARL, a BMG Company
Pierre Jacquot, RecordingEngineer - Joey Baron, Drums - Richard Galliano, Accordion, MainArtist - Palle Danielsson, Bass - YVES CHAMBERLAND, Producer - Serge Babkine, Engineer - Wilfried Harpaille, MasteringEngineer
© 1995 Francis Dreyfus Music SARL, a BMG Company ℗ 1994 Francis Dreyfus Music SARL, a BMG Company
Astor Piazzolla, Composer - Michel Portal, Bass Clarinet - Pierre Jacquot, RecordingEngineer - Didier Lockwood, Violin - Richard Galliano, Accordion, MainArtist - Palle Danielsson, Bass - YVES CHAMBERLAND, Producer - Serge Babkine, Engineer - Wilfried Harpaille, MasteringEngineer
© 1995 Francis Dreyfus Music SARL, a BMG Company ℗ 1994 Francis Dreyfus Music SARL, a BMG Company
Pierre Jacquot, RecordingEngineer - Joey Baron, Drums - Richard Galliano, Accordion, MainArtist - Palle Danielsson, Bass - YVES CHAMBERLAND, Producer - Serge Babkine, Engineer - Wilfried Harpaille, MasteringEngineer
© 1995 Francis Dreyfus Music SARL, a BMG Company ℗ 1994 Francis Dreyfus Music SARL, a BMG Company
Pierre Jacquot, RecordingEngineer - Toots Thielemans, Harmonica - Joey Baron, Drums - Richard Galliano, Accordion, MainArtist - Palle Danielsson, Bass - YVES CHAMBERLAND, Producer - Serge Babkine, Engineer - Wilfried Harpaille, MasteringEngineer
© 1995 Francis Dreyfus Music SARL, a BMG Company ℗ 1994 Francis Dreyfus Music SARL, a BMG Company
Pierre Jacquot, RecordingEngineer - Joey Baron, Drums - Richard Galliano, Accordion, MainArtist - Palle Danielsson, Bass - YVES CHAMBERLAND, Producer - Serge Babkine, Engineer - Wilfried Harpaille, MasteringEngineer
© 1995 Francis Dreyfus Music SARL, a BMG Company ℗ 1994 Francis Dreyfus Music SARL, a BMG Company
Pierre Jacquot, RecordingEngineer - Joey Baron, Drums - Richard Galliano, Accordion, MainArtist - Palle Danielsson, Bass - YVES CHAMBERLAND, Producer - Serge Babkine, Engineer - Wilfried Harpaille, MasteringEngineer
© 1995 Francis Dreyfus Music SARL, a BMG Company ℗ 1994 Francis Dreyfus Music SARL, a BMG Company
Album review
In the hands of Richard Galliano, the mechanical intricacies of the accordion become agents of a compelling musical power, grace, and expression. A virtuoso of the instrument, Galliano exploits the complete orchestral potential of the keys, buttons, and air beneath his fingers. On Laurita, his musicianship is put in the service of utterly swinging jazz that is informed by the romantic and impressionistic influences of Galliano's French-Italian heritage. Call it the soundtrack for the boulevardier who likes to chase his espresso with a shot of bop. The core group on this 1995 session is Galliano, drummer Joey Baron, and bassist Palle Danielsson -- a formidable trio in which Baron's muscular, musical touch and Danielsson's rich tone and technique have unfettered space to interact with Galliano's multiphonics. Guest appearances are made by frequent Galliano collaborator Michel Portal on bass clarinet for two tracks, violinist Didier Lockwood on two, and harmonica virtuoso Toots Thielemans for two others. Each works wonderful alchemy with Galliano, their contributions extending and transforming the ideas, shapes, and colors of the leader's compositions and instrumental palette. The set, consisting mostly of the leader's originals, along with a pair from Galliano mentor Astor Piazzolla, has an exciting, contemporary freshness that marries jazz drive with an elegant take on the European folk tradition. The one notable departure from this vein is Galliano's "Mr. Clifton," a track where the trio manages to out-zydeco the song's namesake, zydeco king Clifton Chenier.
© Jim Todd /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 10 track(s)
- Total length: 00:50:05
- Main artists: Richard Galliano
- Composer: Astor Piazzolla
- Label: Dreyfus Jazz
- Genre: Jazz
© 1995 Francis Dreyfus Music SARL, a BMG Company ℗ 1995 Francis Dreyfus Music SARL, a BMG Company
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