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LOUIS SCLAVIS ~ LOST ON THE WAY ECM 2098 (Barcode: 602517984974) ~ FRANCE ~ Jazz Recorded: 2008 Released: 2009 French clarinetist / saxophonist / composer Louis SclavisFind albums by this artist has been one of the pillars of the modern French / European Jazz scene since many years and his skills as a virtuoso performer are well documented on numerous recordings. Since he started to record on the prestigious ECMFind albums on this label label, his work received a wider and much deserved exposure, as he is a voice that shouldn´t be ignored under any circumstances. The album was recorded with his all-French quintet, which includes saxophonist Matthieu MetzgerFind albums by this artist, guitarist Maxime DelpierreFind albums by this artist, bassist Olivier LeteFind albums by this artist and drummer Francois MervilleFind albums by this artist. Sclavis composed almost all the music (with some contributions from the bassists), which consists of twelve concise but excellently developed pieces. The sound is very modern, with electric guitar and bass sounding almost (but not quite) as if playing Fusion, but the overall sound is definitely closer to Jazz or perhaps RIO. In any case it is very innovative and interesting, from start to finish. The double clarinet / saxophone leads are simply great and the Rocky rhythms push the music into quite unexpected territory. Many music connoisseurs will definitely find this album as a great discovery, if only they will give it a chance and listen. Highly recommended!

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