Fred Pallem & friendz

The Profile

Fred Pallem is a French composer, arranger and bandleader associated with the ensemble Le Sacre du Tympan.

Le Sacre Du Tympan (Le Retour!) is presented as a work for a large ensemble (18 pieces). The album includes reinterpretations of pieces by French composer André Popp and mixes orchestral jazz with cinematic and soundtrack-like elements.

A warmly positive review praising Fred Pallem & Friendz's orchestral-jazz album Le Sacre Du Tympan (Le Retour!) for its cinematic arrangements and variety of influences. The record is noted as performed by a large ensemble (18 pieces) and includes reinterpretations of André Popp material. Highlights mentioned include the tracks 'Horny Biker' and the 13-minute 'Train Fantôme.'