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Here we have a wonderful
example of the mastery of the French pianist, composer and arranger Jef Gilson
in a powerful Nonet setting. The music although arising out of the sixties
still packs a unique punch. All the tunes sweep the listener along on an
exhilarating musical journey. Starting with the “Suite Pour San Remo” and
ending with “Chromatisme”. Accompanying him are some of the other well-known
French musicians of the day, namely François Jeanneau, Jean-Baptiste Mira and
Jean-Louis Chautemps. All players are judiciously thrown together to execute
some of Gilson’s excellent compositions. So take the opportunity to hear how
jazz can be orchestrated. This album is one that grows on you. Enjoy!
SABA Records, SB 15 081 ST, 1967
Recorded 18th and 19th April,
1966 at Saba Tonstudio, Villingen, Germany
Personnel:
Jef Gilson - Piano
Jean-Baptiste Mira - Trumpet
Jean-Louis Chautemps - Tenor
& Alto Saxophones
François Jeanneau - Tenor
& Soprano Saxophones
Pierre Caron - Tenor
Saxophone
Claude Lenissois - Bass
Clarinet
Bernard Lubat - Vibraphone,
Percussion
Gilbert "Bibi"
Rovère - Bass
Gaëtan Hervé Dupenher - Drums
Track Listing:
Suite Pour San Remo (16:21)
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A1. Overture {Jef Gilson} (4:25)
A2. Amadeo {Jef Gilson} (3:26)
A3. Adriano {Jef Gilson} (4:11)
A4. Arrigo {Jef Gilson} (4:19)
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B1. I.A.M. {Claude Lenissois}
(3:13)
B2. 120 À La Noire {Jef
Gilson} (2:52)
B3. A Free Call {Jef Gilson}
(5:24)
B4. Chromatisme {Jef Gilson}
(5:15)
Credits:
Conductor - Jef Gilson
Recording Supervisor/Director
- Willi Fruth
Recording Engineer - Rolf
Donner
Photography - Jean-Pierre
Leloir
Artwork [Painting] - Emil
Kiess
Liner Notes - André Poulain
