Creative takes of jazz standards mix with originals from the pen of pianist/leader Eric Legnini, leading a core post bop team of Jean-Louis Rassinfosse/b, Stephane Galland/dr and guests Pierre Valana/ss, Fabrizio Cassol/as-ss and Michel Massot/tuba.
In trio form, the team is graceful with some rich conversations between Legnini and Rassinfosse on “Rien Que Pour Toi” and bopping with crispness on Theolonious Monk’s “Straight No Chaser.” Legnini delivers a deep and dark solo rendition of John Coltrane’s “Naima” while with all three hornsthe team gets quirky on stops and starts while running a three legged race on “This Is My New York.” Cassol and Massot stretch out for a exotic 13 minute journey on “Jeux de Cartes” while Legnini and company stretching out and keeping one’s attention throughout. Pungent and flexible like the best of a brillat-savarin cheese.