Manuel Rocheman - Cafe & Alegria (2012)

Friend and disciple of Martial Solal, Manuel Rocheman is one of the greatest French Jazz pianists, excelling both in his own compositions as those of his favourite pianist, Bill Evans, to whom he just dedicated his last album (NJ 620911). Thanks to a common friend, he met the great guitarist Toninho Horta, legendary Brazilian guitarist who influenced Pat Metheny, and they decided to make a record together. Guitar and piano, Jazz and Brazil, this lively and interactive dialogue between two great musicians from different backgrounds provides great joy and great inventiveness.