Search - Erik Truffaz :: The Dawn

Brilliant forerunner to Bending New Corners

Alnoor Allidina | Ottawa, Canada | 04/02/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This album is the start of Truffaz' journey into the mix between jazz and electronica. You can already hear the drummer using drum'n'bass type beats that characterize later work. The trumpet playing is sort of Miles Davis cool, but the beats and funky bass keep things happening. Truffaz further blurs styles by incorporating hip-hop lyrics over top of some of the tracks. Great listen."

JB's = Jungle Brothers (Native Tongues crew)

Nya | 12/09/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Well, I just had to set this straight cuz the comments of "anonymous" from Cleveland couldn't be farther from the truth. NO racial slurs here. "Straight out the jungle" by the Jungle Brothers (JBs) is a major hip hop album of the 90's. "Having been Black for some 50 years" is no excuse for being an anti-French bigot, either. He definitely has a right to not like the rapper but should definitely get his sh%&* straight before spreading any false accusations."

Truffaz: Miles Meets the 21st Century

G. Randolph | U.S. | 01/19/2010

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This recording by one of my favorite living trumpeters is as subtle as it is beautiful. It blends the ethereal tones of Erik Truffaz with the electric period of Miles but far less avant garde. If you love great trumpet and a tight band, this album flows like the most beautiful river you've ever seen. It's a must have for all Truffaz and/or trumpet lovers."