Eric Legnini Trio - Trippin' (2009)

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Eric Legnini Trio - Trippin' (2009)
Jazz | EAC Rip | FLAC (image)+CUE+LOG | mp3@320 | 409 MB. & 161 MB.
600dpi. Complete Scans (JPG) included | WinRar, 3% recovery
Audio CD (2009) | Label: bFlat/Discograph | Catalog# 614-009-2 | 59:07 min.

Review by by Bruce Lindsay ~allAboutJazz
Trippin', the third album from the Paris-based Eric Legnini Trio, is a stylish collection of tunes named in honor of The Meters' third album, Struttin' (Josie, 1970). When Legnini takes to the Fender Rhodes, on "Trippin'" or "Doo Goo" for example, the influence of The Meters' organ-driven sound is clear—both tunes are uplifting, dance-oriented numbers with "Doo Goo" featuring some irresistible and funky rhythms. But this album is much more than a tribute album to New Orleans rhythm and blues—the trio is certainly capable of funky, danceable tunes but it can also deliver on ballads, hard bop, and straight-ahead material.

Legnini combines his own compositions with an intriguing selection of standards. A straightforward version of Jimmy Van Heusen's "Darn That Dream" showcases Legnini's piano, while Dizzy Gillespie's "Con Alma" swings beautifully, thanks especially to the drumming of Franck Agulhon. Stevie Wonder's "The Secret Life of Plants" is stripped bare and turned into a delicate and gentle solo piano performance.

Legnini's own writing shows a fine talent at work. "Casa Bamako" is an excellent example of his ability to deliver danceable tunes: his piano playing is positive and direct, laying down a strong rhythm as well as a funky melody line, Mathias Allamane echoes the rhythm on bass and Agulhon's drumming adds a strong and irresistible groove. "Bullitt Mustang Fastback" is a speedy, hard bop tune named presumably as a tribute to one of Steve McQueen's best known characters and his car. "Jade" and "Introspection #1," by contrast, are lovely but brief solo piano pieces.

The musicians on this album are among some of the most in-demand on the European jazz scene. Legnini and Agulhon both appear on Kyle Eastwood's Metropolitain (Candid Records, 2009) while Allamane has worked with Toots Thielemans and Stefano di Battista among others. As a trio they have a superb musical relationship—all three are able to hold down a solid beat, develop intricate rhythms and grooves or take effective and inventive solos. Together they ensure that Trippin' is a consistently engaging album that holds many surprises and delights.
Tracklist:
01. Trippin' (4:38)
02. Casa Bamako (4:41)
03. Bleak Beauty (4:01)
04. Con Alma (4:40)
05. Rock the Days (4:31)
06. The Secret Life of Plants (2:59)
07. Amarone (4:07)
08. Introspection #1 (1:51)
09. Them That Got (5:44)
10. A Sleeping Bee (2:03)
11. Doo-Goo (3:29)
12. Darn That Dream (5:57)
13. Bullitt Mustang Fastback (3:51)
14. Jade (1:56)
15. The Shadow of Your Smile (4:40)


Personnel:
Eric Legnini - piano
Mathias Allamane - bass
Franck Agulhon - drums

~quetzalrecords

Born in Huy, Belgium, on February 20 1970, Eric Legnini is one of the most talented young pianists around.

After spending two years working in New York with American pianist Richie Beirach, Eric Legnini is now performing and touring Europe with his own group. Many countries have already welcomed Eric Legnini in various groups: Canada (Montréal international festival) Congo-Brazzaville (Brazzaville jazz festival) Zaire, Spain (Bilbao festival), Norway , Sweden Germany, France, Italy.

Eric Legnini has played with leading musicians such as John Ruocco, Félix Simtaine, Michel Hatzi, Dré Palemaerts, Emanuel Cisi, Toninho Horta, Philippe Catherine, Serge Reggiani, Hein van de Geyn, Marcia Maria, Jacques Pelzer, Aldo Romano, André Ceciarelli, Belmondo 5tet. Eric Legnini used to tour also with world famous Toots Thielemans.

In 1990, Eric legnini has been appointed teacher of jazz piano at the Brussels Royal Conservatory of Music. That same year, The Belgian TV has featured 50 mins. of film about Eric's life in belgium and the U.S. In 1994, Eric legnini has composed the soundtrack of "Ombres et Lumières" directed by Samy Brunet.

He also had the opportunity to compose and perform the music for a dance performance, "Si par une nuit…" for Enzo Pezzella Company. Now Eric legnini is touring Europe with Stefano di Battista and Flavio Boltro Quintet.


Eric Legnini (1970 - …)

Recorded November 8th to 11th, 2007 at Studio Sequenza (Montreuil)
Recorded by Philippe Teissier Du Cros
Mixed February 2008, by Philippe Teissier Du Cros
Produced by Eric Legnini
Executive Producers: Hisao Ebine and Reno Di Matteo
A&R Director: Makoto Miyanogawa
Mastering by Raphael Jonin
Artwork: Element-S
Photography by Fred Thomas


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