Christophe Dal Sasso, Dal Sasso Big Band - Ouverture (2004) [Hi-Res]

Publié en 2004, le premier album du compositeur et arrangeur Christophe Dal Sasso en big band marquait l’avènement de toute une génération du jazz français parrainée par Lionel et Stéphane Belmondo. Entre deux thèmes du trompettiste Tom Harrell somptueusement arrangés, une version de toute beauté du classique « Body and Soul », Dal Sasso signait une longue pièce « Ouverture » qui témoignait de ses ambitions en matière d’écriture pour grande formation de jazz. D’une plume marquée par l’héritage de Gil Evans, George Russell ou Thad Jones, l’ancien élève d’Ivan Julien révélait aussi une conception de l’orchestration sensible à l’influence de compositeurs classiques tel que Henri Dutilleux.

Published in 2004, the first album of composer and arranger Christophe Dal Sasso with a big band marked the dawn of a whole generation supported by Lionel et Stéphane Belmondo. Between two themes by trumpet player Tom Harrell that are sumptuously arranged, a beautiful version of the classic "Body and Soul", Dal Sasso wrote a long piece, "Ouverture", that testifies of his ambitions to write for a big jazz formation. Influenced by Gil Evans, George Russell or Thad Jones, the former student of Ivan Julien also reveals an orchestral conception receptive to the influence of classic composers like Henri Dutilleux.

« Un très beau disque qui ouvre une belle fenêtre sur l’avenir » (Jazzman – 4 étoiles).

Edition remasterisée avec un titre inédit en bonus.

Avec en soliste Sophie Alour, Stéphane Belmondo, Lionel Belmondo, Jerry Edwards, Guillaume Naturel, Clovis Nicolas et Philippe Soirat.


Released in 2004, composer and arranger Christophe Dal Sasso's big band debut album marked the advent of an entire generation of French jazz sponsored by Lionel and Stéphane Belmondo. Between two sumptuously arranged compositions by trumpeter Tom Harrell, a beautiful version of the eternal "Body and Soul", Dal Sasso signed a long piece "Overture" which testified to his ambitions in terms of writing for a large jazz ensemble. With a pen marked by the legacy of Gil Evans, George Russell or Thad Jones, the former pupil of Ivan Julien also revealed a conception of orchestration sensitive to the influence of classical composers such as Henri Dutilleux.

"A very beautiful record which opens a beautiful window on the future" (Jazzman).

Featuring solos by Sophie Alour (ts), Stéphane Belmondo (tp), Lionel Belmondo (sax), Jerry Edwards (tb), Guillaume Naturel (ts), Clovis Nicolas (b) and Philippe Soirat (dms).

Tracklist:
1.01 - Christophe Dal Sasso - Bell (8:28)
1.02 - Christophe Dal Sasso - Tristesse (5:37)
1.03 - Christophe Dal Sasso - Ouverture, Pt. 1 (5:08)
1.04 - Christophe Dal Sasso - Ouverture, Pt. 2 (3:50)
1.05 - Christophe Dal Sasso - Ouverture, Pt. 3 (7:17)
1.06 - Christophe Dal Sasso - Ouverture, Pt. 4 (1:58)
1.07 - Christophe Dal Sasso - Vista (9:23)
1.08 - Christophe Dal Sasso - Body and Soul (11:33)
1.09 - Christophe Dal Sasso - Time Remembered (Bonus Track) (6:30)