Longitude

by Martial Solal

Overview

Eighty years old at the time of these 2007 sessions, Martial Solal is still full of surprises, with technique and wit to spare at the keyboard. Joined by his longtime rhythm section, bassist François Moutin and drummer Louis Moutin, the pianist digs into standards but reconstructs them into almost new compositions, adding intricate detours and hinting at the themes only briefly, especially in his wild romp through "Here's That Rainy Day," and the odd but hilarious entrance into the old warhorse "Tea for Two." His seven original works are just as fascinating: "Solaltitude" conveys loneliness with an eerie air; "Short Cuts" and "Navigation" venture into avant-garde jazz territory in a tense setting, though with a touch of humor as well. Yet it is hard to top Solal's "Slightly Bluesy," a tense, explosive opener that is the best overall showcase for his outstanding trio.

Product Details

Release Date:	05/20/2008
Label:	Camjazz
UPC:	0016728502924
catalogNumber:	5029
Rank:	120064

Tracks

1. Slightly Bluesy
2. Here's That Rainy Day
3. Longitude
4. Bizarre, Vous Avez Dit?
5. Tea for Two
6. Solaltitude
7. Short Cuts
8. The Last Time I Saw Paris
9. Monostome
10. Navigation

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Martial Solal   Primary Artist,Piano
Louis Moutin   Drums
François Moutin   Bass,Upright Bass

Technical Credits

Martial Solal   Composer
Alain Cluzeau   Engineer
Dan Morgenstern   Liner Notes
Ermanno Basso   Producer