Alif Tree

The Profile

Alif Tree is a French, Marseille-based multi-instrumentalist and producer associated with Compost Records, known for blending downtempo electronics with jazz and chanson elements.

French multi-instrumentalist and sound manipulator based in Marseille; associated with Compost Records; the album French Cuisine features downtempo textures with jazz and chanson influences; voices referenced in the album include Nina Simone, Shirley Horn, Anna Karina, and Claude Nougaro; tracks mentioned include L’Amor Nunca Muere and Mélismes Extatiques.

A warm, 4/5 take on French Cuisine: elegant downtempo with opaque, nocturnal shades and a patient, undulating flow. The album blends electronics with jazz and chanson, featuring voices like Nina Simone, Shirley Horn, Anna Karina, and Claude Nougaro. The review praises Alif Tree’s restraint and personal style over flashy tricks.