Henri Texier, Heteroklite Lockdown, Label Bleu ****

A case if ever there was one of looking to a veteran of note to deliver something weighty as French bass legend Henri Texier, his son saxophonist Sébastien and drummer Gautier Garrigue delve meaningfully into standards and originals stripped down …

Published: 14 Feb 2022. Updated: 2 years.

A case if ever there was one of looking to a veteran of note to deliver something weighty as French bass legend Henri Texier, his son saxophonist Sébastien and drummer Gautier Garrigue delve meaningfully into standards and originals stripped down and made highly communicative and delivered as if they have all the time in the world. Highlights include Garrigue's exuberance on 'Fertile Danse' and Texier's deft delivery of 'Besame Mucho'. A must.

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