Nu Band
Live In Paris
The Nu Band's 'Live In Paris' marks their fifth release and showcases their impressive skills in free jazz and spontaneous composition. This album, recorded in concert, highlights the quartet's mastery of instant composition, drawing on decades of experience from members like reedman Mark Whitecage, trumpeter Roy Campbell, bassist Joe Fonda, and drummer Lou Grassi. From the dynamic opener 'Somewhere Over The Seine,' where Whitecage's sharp alto sax and Campbell's spirited trumpet engage in lively dialogue, to the playful, energetic closer 'The Angle Of Repose,' the album brims with creative synergy and passionate interplay. Tracks like 'Bolero Francaise' building to exhilarating heights and the emotive 'Avanti Galoppi' pay tribute to Grassi's late pet. Limited and rich in energy, it captures The Nu Band's powerful ability to conjure complex, compelling music from pure improvisation.