Search - Yves Robert :: In Touch: 48' de Tendresse

I can't believe this

Dan d'Auteuil | Neuilly sur Seine France | 07/31/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This fantastic record has no reviews yet ? Not even from amazon staff ? I just bought it yesterday and I'm in absolute awe of it.This recording has been unanimously praised by the french press. OK, that might mean little to you, but, believe me, this is a "one of the kind" sort of thing. The very "vocal" combination (tb, cello, dr), provides splendid sonic results ; of course, it's sort of "chamber music", but with a twist, and much more vitality than you'd expect. Drummer Cyril Atef, of Bumcello fame, lends a "world" flavor to the proceedings, whilst cellis Vincent Courtois, a much in demand musician, weaves beautiful near-orchestral backdrops to Yves Robert's amazing trombone excursions.The subtitle "48 minutes de tendresse" (no need to translate) says it all : this music is aimed at the soul. The best part is that it also caters to the brain, which happens once in a blue moon. The overall feel is moody, yet strangely adventurous, like some sort of "experimental soul music".This disc is an endless amazement, it's almost too short ; you might find yourself hitting the "continuous play" button, and leaving it at that. An essential recording."