Hal

I saw Morgan in concert a few weeks ago. The live show was divided into two parts, somewhat like the audience. In the first part, his story with the Bluevertigo and a few covers. In the second part, this album. All accompanied by just the piano. Overall, I didn't like it very much, to be honest. The first part was not exceptional and his way of singing didn't excite me. In the second part - without any other instruments - it was impossible to grasp the interesting element of the album, namely some baroque arrangements. In short ... so-so, neither praise nor blame. For comments on this album, I refer to what has already been said elsewhere.

A record that’s addictive? Wow, symbad is becoming my official jazz pusher :) Now I'm looking forward to a review on Brecker, "Tales from the Hudson" would be highly appreciated.

I heard it well during this long weekend, but for now, it hasn't impressed me. Well done, it's pleasant to listen to, for sure, but it hasn't won me over; I just don't feel that intensity you mentioned. I'm always hopeful for the deception of first listens and I'll reserve my judgment. A nos bidere sanos :)

I'm glad you liked it, Mauri. Besides a few already highlighted by Vi on this page, I'm really intrigued by the piece "Mi confesion" because I like the way it's structured in three parts: an ancient beginning that feels like Gardel, the gradual insertion of electronic rhythms, and finally the spoken Spanish. It gives me the impression of something that evolves from afar. Hi :)

I saw him live on the tour for this album about a year ago, a splendid evening with Mike Stern on guitar, Bob Franceschini on saxophone, Chris Dakion on bass, and a gigantic Lionel Cordew on drums. It's true that he is worth much more live, also because of his extreme friendliness. He smiles, has fun, makes others have fun, and has a great rapport with the audience. He's not the kind of musician who just clocks in and leaves, that's for sure. You're absolutely right, he's fantastic. Bye :)

Thanks Wanderer, but then send the photo of this tango apasionado :))

I really miss these classics.

what a lovely story, it felt like being there :))

If you're a lunatic then this album is for you Odradek ;) as for Cassandra, I didn't find her yesterday, but sooner or later she will come into my hands. Anyway, Brahem is worth breaking the piggy bank for, even though some of his earlier albums still fascinate me more, especially the one with Surman. I've noted "Souad massi" Pacino in the long list of future purchases, thx. As for Brahem, the definition you give him is something I would have never thought of, but I really like it. @ Socrates: you already know about aitan, as for good night and good luck, I'd say we completely agree. @ zion, well, every now and then I like to try other things too, otherwise I would get bored :)) Hi everyone :)

But should the surprise be the opening dedicated to the Pope in Mertens' review? If that’s the case, there was nothing to moderate; it’s just another useless "off topic", perhaps in this case just a bit more tedious and flat than unpleasant. Honestly, the only exclamation that arose in me while reading was "Well, what about this? What does it have to do with it?". I believe nothing. Why start like this? To attract attention? Meh... maybe, but I don't think it works. As for the rest, I really like the idea of finding something capable of sowing doubts. However, in your case, if I must measure your ambitions with the tools you have used, the balance isn’t exactly positive, because honestly neither here nor on that page did I find great doubts or critical stimuli.
Regarding the rest, the answer was already there; to see other points of view, it is essential to catch the feedback, for this one must try to tune in to what others think, and it seems to me that you encounter difficulty in this sense.
I'll leave you with a reflection. Given that respectability is nothing but a somewhat hypocritical form of adherence to conventional norms of living, that is, conformism, isn’t it also true that there exists another identical form of conformism in the opposite, consisting of wanting to be in dissent with such norms or supposed norms at all costs, out of sheer stubbornness? Isn’t this perhaps a more hypocritical and deceptive form of anti-conformism than conformism itself? I don’t have an answer, just a doubt. Regards.