"A fusion album, a real success! French jazz pianist David Fackeure here tackles the biguine, the classic mix of African and European music of the French Caribbean which attained its height of popularity between the twenties and the fifties and which is related to New Orleans jazz in some ways but came under the influence of bebop in the fifties. It is a rich and beautiful style, which David has mastered completely, resulting in an eminently listenable album for all those interested in the music of the African Diaspora or just fine swinging sounds.
Helping out on this set are the saxman Xavier Richardeau, who impresses on baritone but even more so with his alto sax on two titles, bassist Silvio Marie from the island of Guadeloupe who has recorded with Ray Charles, and regular drummer David Gore. Thomas Dutronc adds some wonderful ‘gypsy jazz’ styled acoustic guitar playing to the final number, and the veteran (in her nineties!) singer Jenny Alpha lends her sprightly vocal talents to ‘Douvan Pote Doudou’ – more please! The material is split 50:50 between beguine classics and originals in that style. If what you have read interests you – then go ahead and buy!" Norman Darwen - Bluesartstudio.com
Helping out on this set are the saxman Xavier Richardeau, who impresses on baritone but even more so with his alto sax on two titles, bassist Silvio Marie from the island of Guadeloupe who has recorded with Ray Charles, and regular drummer David Gore. Thomas Dutronc adds some wonderful ‘gypsy jazz’ styled acoustic guitar playing to the final number, and the veteran (in her nineties!) singer Jenny Alpha lends her sprightly vocal talents to ‘Douvan Pote Doudou’ – more please! The material is split 50:50 between beguine classics and originals in that style. If what you have read interests you – then go ahead and buy!" Norman Darwen - Bluesartstudio.com