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JEAN-MARIE MACHADO ~ LYRISME JMS 087 (Barcode: 3383001871921) ~ FRANCE ~ Jazz Recorded: 2000 Released: 2001 This is an album by French (born in Morocco) Jazz pianist / composer Jean-Marie MachadoFind albums by this artist, recorded in a quintet setting with excellent European musicians: British saxophonist Andy SheppardFind albums by this artist, Italian trumpeter Paolo FresuFind albums by this artist and bassist Riccardo Del FraFind albums by this artist and French drummer Jacques MahieuxFind albums by this artist. The album presents eleven tracks, including a four-part suite, all composed by Machado. The music is beautifully melodic, full of the deep European lyricism (as the title implies), relaxed and providing plenty of opportunity for these top instrumentalists to solo extensively. Both Fresu and Sheppard are at their best form here and the excellent rhythm section keeps the music flowing steadily. The music displays many subtle folkloristic influences, which characterize Machado’s extensive recording career, as can be found on dozens of albums he recorded over time with many excellent musicians, all of which are certainly worthy being discovered. Overall, this is a beautiful example of European lyrical Jazz, full of great compositions and superb performances, which should satisfy every Jazz lover the world over. This is gentle, deep music, that penetrates strait to the heart.

Updated: 09/11/2026Posted: 09/11/2026

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