Paul Mauriat - Overseas Call (2026) [Hi-Res]

On Overseas Call, Paul Mauriat delivers one of the most distinctive and surprising entries in his vast catalog—a 1978 album recorded in the United States that finds the French maestro boldly embracing the rhythms of the disco era. Following his American concert tour, Mauriat absorbed the pulse of late-1970s New York, resulting in a collection where Tropical and disco flavors dominate, so much so that blindfolded listeners might not immediately recognize his signature style. Recorded with an all-star cast of American session musicians—including the Brecker Brothers on horns, Will Lee on bass, John Tropea on guitar, and vocalists like Gwen Guthrie—the album crackles with a vibrant energy distinct from Mauriat's usual easy-listening elegance. Produced by Paul Leka and engineered by the legendary Bob Clearmountain, tracks like "N.Y. One" and the title piece "Overseas Call" pulse with slinky funk rhythms and crisp brass arrangements. For listeners seeking a rare glimpse of Mauriat stepping outside his comfort zone into the rhythmic heat of the late-1970s American music scene, Overseas Call remains a fascinating and deeply rewarding discovery.