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Moutin Reunion Quartet: Red Moon
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In any case, the leaders are twin brothers, Francois and Louis Moutin , who offer four originals each, as well as two standards arranged by Francois. The "reunion" reflects Francois's return after leaving the first Moutin group in 1996 for the US. The music is bold, with intricate rhythms and intriguing harmonies. Trotignon's piano knits the quartet together with melodic silk, supple and strong. "Apollo 13" conveys the power and mystery of space flight, with Margitza soaring, as he does on "Sailing Through the Clouds." "Taking Flight" makes the most out of a simple riff; "New-York Silly" is full of the Apple's energy, while "Soroya" is a moody ballad. "Stomping at the Savoy" becomes more like "Slinking at the Savoy" in Francois's fresh conception.
This is original, exciting, well-crafted music; it will definitely challenge those used to swimming in the mainstream, but the rewards of listening are many.
Track Listing
La Mer, Red Moon, Apollo 13, Soraya, Jazz Married, Taking Off, Sailing Through the Clouds, New-York Silly, Elle Aime, Stompin' at the Savoy
Personnel
The Moutin Reunion Quartet
band / ensemble / orchestraFrancois Moutin (acoustic upright bass, composer), Louis Moutin (drums, composer), Baptiste Trotignon (piano), Rick Margitza (tenor and soprano sax)
Album information
Title: Red Moon | Year Released: 2004 | Record Label: Sunnyside Records
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