Author: Lelievre, Sylvain

Format: Live

Release Date: 04-06-2012

Details: Amazon.ca Sylvain Lelièvre always flirted with jazz. Before he died, he had dedicated an entire album to it. Recorded at the Lion d'Or in Montreal in 2001, Versant jazz is a pure gift offered by the seasoned veteran of elegant rhyme to his fans and to jazz lovers. On this record, the singer covers his hits, breathing new vigor into them. "Marie-Hélène" lends itself particularly well to the genre. We also rediscover the droll "Le coup du téléphone," and we enjoy hearing a beautiful unreleased track, "Abraham et papa." Each piece is introduced by a witty Lelièvre, who is also a skilled pianist. He is surrounded by heavy hitters—the brass section, in particular, sets the tone, dominated by the virtuoso saxophonist Richard Beaudet. The sextet allows itself more freedom in the instrumental pieces. An intelligent and highly refined album. -- Diane Jean

UPC: 622406940829

EAN: 0622406940829

Languages: English

Binding: Audio CD

Item Condition: UsedVeryGood